Su Gong Ta（Emin Minaret）

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The Emin Minaret or Imin Ta stands by the Uyghur Mosque located in Turfan，Xinjiang，China.About 44m high，it is the tallest minaret in China.The minaret was started in 1777 during the reign of the Qing Emperor Qianlong（1735~1796）and was completed only 1 year later.It was financed by local leaders and built to honor the exploits of a local Turpan general，Emin Khoja，hence the name“Emin”.The Emin Minaret is located along the ancient Silk Route（near the ancient Uyghur capital of Gaochang）.Nearby is the site of the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves.The Emin Minaret，like other Uyghur mosques and minarets，reflects in its combination of traditional Islamic features and local Uyghur building traditions.