The historical Minaret of Jam in Ghor province, which sustained serious damage from floods in recent months, remains in a precarious condition.

According to local Ghor officials, no measures have been taken so far to strengthen and restore this historical monument.

Abdul Hai Zaeem, head of Information and Culture in Ghor, said: "The retaining walls have not been properly constructed so far, and it is necessary that the Ministry of Information and Culture, which we have repeatedly requested, as well as UNESCO, which receives international assistance to protect the Minaret of Jam, pays serious attention to this matter."

The Minaret of Jam has stood tall for centuries by the Siyah Koh and Hari Rud River, but natural events, especially floods, have somewhat bent its structure.

Several residents warn that if immediate action is not taken to save the Minaret of Jam, this historical relic will collapse.

Mir Rahim, one of the visitors, said: "The collapse of this historical minaret would be a great cultural disaster not only for Afghanistan but for the entire Islamic world."
Jumagul Mohammadi, another visitor, said: "This year's floods have greatly affected the Minaret of Jam, and this minaret, which had been leaning for years, is now on the verge of collapse."

The Minaret of Jam was registered as a World Heritage site by UNESCO twenty-two years ago, but according to cultural figures, UNESCO, or the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has neglected this historical monument.

Saqib, a cultural affairs expert in Ghor, said: "The floods were so strong that they reached the base of the minaret, with water rising up to one and a half meters. In such conditions, the collapse of the minaret is highly likely. The existing retaining walls have been completely unable to protect the minaret or control the flood paths."

With a history of nearly a thousand years, the Minaret of Jam is considered one of the oldest mud-brick minarets in the world. Despite all the challenges, this historical heritage remains standing and preserves the values of a magnificent civilization.