What was the reason for the height of the Malwiya minaret in Samarra, which was too tall to be climbed to call Muslims to prayer?

A) To celebrate the Muslim conquest of Spain
B) To embody the power of Islam after defeating Byzantium
C) To serve as a directional marker for Muslim prayer
D) To announce the presence of Islam in the Tigris Valley

Malwiya Minaret

A distinctive spiraling minaret part of the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq, dating back to the 9th century.

Samarra

A city in Iraq, significant for its role in Islamic history and as the site of the Great Mosque of Samarra with its unique spiral minaret.

Directional Marker

A sign or symbol indicating direction, commonly used in navigation or as a wayfinding aid.