The Malwiya minaret in Samarra was too tall to have been used to call the faithful to prayer and was clearly visible for a considerable distance.Which of the following is a possible explanation?
A) It is patterned after the Tower of Babel.
B) It is based on the ancient ziggurat.
C) It is based on a Roman lighthouse.
D) Its announced the presence of Islam.
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