{"id":65641,"date":"2023-11-22T15:41:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=65641"},"modified":"2026-02-01T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T14:31:43","slug":"monar-jonban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/monar-jonban\/","title":{"rendered":"Monar Jonban \u2013 The Shaking Minarets of Isfahan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Monar Jonban, also known as the Shaking Minarets, is an extraordinary architectural wonder located in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/\">Isfahan<\/a><\/strong>, Iran. This historic structure, nestled in the vicinity of Nasrabad, a district of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-time-to-visit-isfahan\/\" title=\"Best Time to Visit Isfahan: A Complete Guide for Travelers\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81872\">Isfahan<\/a>, is renowned for its unique engineering marvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most fascinating aspect of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/khordad-national-uprising\/\" title=\"Khordad National Uprising\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3294\">Monar Jonban<\/a> is its pair of minarets. Despite their seemingly sturdy construction, these tall and slender towers possess a remarkable feature: they sway. Demonstrating an exceptional example of architectural synchronization, when one minaret is gently shaken, its twin also starts to vibrate and sway in a harmonious response. This astonishing phenomenon exemplifies not only the aesthetic appeal but also the structural brilliance of the design, showcasing the extraordinary talent and ingenuity of its creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dating back to ancient times in a village called Karladan, the Monar Jonban has been a testament to the skills of its artisans. The craftsmen and tile workers of the era embellished it with star-shaped lapis lazuli and multilateral turquoise tiles, enhancing its beauty and magnificence. This blend of artistic decoration and unique structural design makes the Monar Jonban a captivating and significant historical <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tourist-guides\/\" title=\"Tehran&#8217;s Landmark Event: The 2017 International Tourist Guides Convention\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3292\">landmark in Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vintage-footage-monar-jonban-s-swaying-minarets\">Vintage Footage: Monar Jonban&#8217;s Swaying Minarets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0645\u0646\u0627\u0631 \u062c\u0646\u0628\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0635\u0641\u0647\u0627\u0646 - \u0633\u0627\u0644 \u06f1\u06f3\u06f3\u06f5  - Minar-e-jomban monument in Isfahan. Iran\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z3GuBquNQxM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-where-is-the-monar-jonban\">Where is the Monar Jonban?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monar Jonban is considered one of Iran&#8217;s wonders. It is located approximately 6 kilometers on the Isfahan to Najafabad road, on the right side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby, you can also find another historical site, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/fire-temple-of-isfahan-atashgah-e-isfahan\/\" title=\"Fire Temple of Isfahan: Atashgah-e Isfahan\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"66221\">Atashgah<\/a>. Accessible by personal vehicle or taxis, including online services, it&#8217;s a straightforward 6-kilometer drive down Atashgah Street to reach this magnificent structure, which also features a parking area for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Book Isfahan<\/strong> <strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/isfahan?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Click and explore<\/mark><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Book-Isfahan-Hotels.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/isfahan?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Book-Isfahan-Hotels.jpg\" alt=\"Book Isfahan Hotels\" class=\"wp-image-65281 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Book-Isfahan-Hotels.jpg 700w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Book-Isfahan-Hotels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Book-Isfahan-Hotels-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">History of the Monar Jonban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to historical documents, the <strong>Monar Jonban<\/strong> was built during the reign of a ruler named Mohammad Khodabandeh <strong>Uljaytu in Isfahan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It houses the tomb of Uncle Abdullah, a revered godly sage. Thus, it&#8217;s also known as the Tomb of Sheikh Amir Abdullah. The number 716 etched on his tombstone signifies the year of construction of his resting place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an in-depth guide to Isfahan and personalized travel experiences, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\"><strong>Isfahan Travel Guide<\/strong><\/a> and explore <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/tailor-made\">tailor-made tours<\/a> by SURFIRAN. If you&#8217;re looking for accommodation options in Isfahan, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel-list\/isfahan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotels in Isfahan<\/a> through OrientTrips for a comfortable stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Monar Jonban: Ilkhanid Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monar Jonban, a single-iwan (porch) structure, was constructed during the Ilkhanid dynasty. Existing evidence suggests that the building was built in the Mongol style. However, the minarets&#8217; architecture indicates they were added to the iwan during the late Safavid era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" title=\"Monar Jonban \u2013 The Shaking Minarets of Isfahan\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Monar Jonban \u2013 The Shaking Minarets of Isfahan\" class=\"wp-image-65646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-780x518.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-708x470.jpg 708w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan.jpg 1626w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monar jonban \u2013 the shaking minarets of isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Monar Jonban complex consists of several parts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Minarets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant feature of the complex. Each minaret is 9 meters in width and 17 meters in height, adorned with multilateral turquoise tiles and star-shaped lapis lazuli tiles. A unique characteristic of these minarets is that shaking one causes the other to move as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Iwan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting the tomb of Sheikh Amir Abdullah, the iwan is 10 meters above ground level. Constructed using bricks, it is decorated with tiles and paintings inside the dome. Several white tombstones near the iwan appear to be remnants of an ancient cemetery on which the structure was built. Spiral stairs lead to the rooftop and minarets, although this area is off-limits to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"398\" title=\"SURFIRAN Tours\"  src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surfiran-tours-2.jpg\" alt=\"SURFIRAN Tours\" class=\"wp-image-65259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surfiran-tours-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surfiran-tours-2-780x310.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surfiran-tours-2-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/surfiran-tours-2-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Chelleh-Khaneh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two small rooms in the complex are known as Chelleh-Khaneh, where sages and ascetics would undergo 40-day spiritual retreats, engaging in rigorous devotion and solitude with God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The Phenomenon Behind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The swaying of one minaret causes the other and the rest of the structure to tremble. This unique feature has made the complex a notable attraction in Isfahan. Similar historical structures in countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have been found to exhibit this movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>physicists <\/strong>and <strong>engineers<\/strong>, the Doppler effect or resonance might explain the minarets&#8217; movement. The minarets are similar to each other and <strong>not overly heavy.<\/strong> When one is <strong>shaken<\/strong>, it <strong>naturally affects the<\/strong> <strong>other<\/strong>, causing it to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" title=\"Monare,Jonban, Shaking,Minarates,In,Isfahan, Iran\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"Monare,Jonban, Shaking,Minarates,In,Isfahan, Iran\" class=\"wp-image-65647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-780x490.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-749x470.jpg 749w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Monar-Jonban-\u2013-The-Shaking-Minarets-of-Isfahan1.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monar jonban \u2013 the shaking minarets of isfahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some believe <\/strong>the Monar Jonban of Isfahan differs from other shaking minarets because, in <strong>addition <\/strong>to the <strong>minarets swaying<\/strong>, other parts of this <strong>ancient structure also tremble<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamid Shahinpour, head of the Research Committee of Iran&#8217;s Indigenous Technologies Association, provides an interesting analysis: like two <strong>pendulums tied at equal lengths <\/strong>to a <strong>horizontal string<\/strong>, shaking one causes the other to move. If one pendulum is longer or heavier, shaking the longer or heavier one will not move the other. This principle applies to the <strong>Monar Jonban&#8217;s<\/strong> minarets, where shaking one affects the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9\"><strong>Read More<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/isfahan-travel-guide\/\">Isfahan Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Visiting Hours and Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monar Jonban of Isfahan is open for visitors from 9 AM to 6 PM. If you&#8217;re interested in witnessing the minarets&#8217; sway, they are moved at specific times: 10:30 AM, 12 PM, and 1:30 PM during the morning shift, and at 3 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM in the afternoon shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Manar+Jonban\/@32.6460958,51.6175427,13z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3fbc33869f5b0461:0x591e52f79208cdb5!8m2!3d32.6501971!4d51.594068!16s%2Fm%2F02r6lt5?entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Monar Jonban on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Monar Jonban in Isfahan, famous for its unique shaking minarets and captivating history. Explore this architectural wonder in Iran.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":65645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15728,308],"tags":[271],"class_list":["post-65641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-isfahan","category-destinations","tag-isfahan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=65641"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/65641\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65645"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=65641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=65641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=65641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}