In ancient Iran, Minarets had many usages, at first they were built to show the frontier and gradually they were constructed to help passengers and caravans to find their destinations, and after the advent of Islam, minarets were used for calling to prayers and became an inseparable parts of mosques. Golpayegan Minaret is considered as one of the tallest minarets remained from 11th century and features two entrances with a staircase inside. The lower and upper parts of the minaret are lined with brick Kufic inscriptions. This 900 year-old minaret has remained safe against natural disasters and receives a great deal of visitors every year. Golpayegan Minaret dates back to Seljuk dynasty, and it’s said that it was used to guide passengers and caravans and the light on the top of the tower was for this purpose. Golpayegan Minaret was registered as national heritage on May 1936.
