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Royal Gawhar Shad Gardens and minarets, from 15th century. Ordered built by Queen Gawhar Shad, wife of Timurid Emperor Shah Rukh. She became queen after her husband's death, and later assassinated at age 80. Herat, Afghanistan. December 5, 2003