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What unique architectural feature defines the historic 9th-century Malwiya Minaret in Samarra?

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Correct answer: A spiral ramp ascending the exterior

The Malwiya Minaret is famous for its unique spiral design, featuring an outdoor ramp that wraps around the tower all the way to the top. Standing at over 50 meters tall, it was once the largest minaret in the Islamic world. The design is said to have been inspired by ancient Mesopotamian ziggurats. Photo: Fakhri Mahmood, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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