A colossal monumental tower viewed ...
A colossal monumental tower viewed from street level, perfectly centered and vertically symmetrical, constructed entirely from pale blue-white carved stone. The tower has a massive geometric pedestal at ground level with a very tall recessed central entrance, then rises into an enormous polygonal cylindrical shaft. The shaft is divided into multiple progressively narrower tiers by projecting horizontal stone bands. Every tier is densely decorated with narrow vertical ribs, fluted pilasters, recessed channels, geometric rectangular panels, small ornamental blocks, and tall narrow dark slit windows. The tower gradually tapers upward in several distinct stages. The upper section becomes narrower and more ornate, with deep shadowed window openings and elaborate vertical stonework. At the very
