The Northwest Minaret of the Prophet’s Mosque ﷺ

There are two minarets, one located in the northeast and the other in the northwest. The minarets constructed during the first Saudi expansion are characterized by the following features:

Each minaret has a depth of 17 meters and a height of 70 meters, and is composed of four levels as follows:

The first level: Square-shaped, it extends above the roofline of the mosque and ends with balustrades supporting a square terrace.

The second level: Octagonal in shape, it is decorated with moldings ending in triangular patterns and concludes with balustrades topped by a terrace.

The third level: Circular in shape and the same height as the second level, it is adorned with colored ornaments and ends with balustrades supporting a circular terrace.

The fourth level (Jawsaq): Slightly elevated, a fifth element in the shape of a faceted helmet has been added, ending in a conical structure topped by a bulbous dome. This section is also surrounded by balustrades and a terrace.

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