Tag: Khiva
Garden city
A dirt street in the old town of Khiva. In this residential area of Khiva, where the traditional habitat has been preserved, the streets lined with trees,… [...]
The termit attack
In 2021, all the houses that lined the wall of the old city of Khiva, Itchan Kala, are razed. When contacted, an architect present… [...]
Walls of Khiva
The sun sets on the ramparts of Khiva in Uzbekistan. Photo: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France) Find all of our photos of the… [...]
Carving Wood
Young men carving the wooden column in a traditional way, using chisels. Khiva, Uzbekistan. Credit: Konstantin Novaković Find all of our photos of the… [...]
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Blue like the Sky
The tiles decorating the Islam Khodja minaret in the Uzbek city of Khiva are reminiscent of the blue of the sky. Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan) Find… [...]
In Khiva’s Old Town
A family in the old town of Khiva in Uzbekistan, called Itchan Kala. In the background, the Islam Khojah minaret can be seen overlooking the city. Credit: Akbar… [...]
Landmark of Khiva
The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14… [...]
Khiva at sunset
Sunset over Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva in southwest Uzbekistan.Credit:… [...]
Traditional house
A traditional adobe house (traditional bricks made with earth material) located within the historic core of Khiva in Uzbekistan. Credit: Konstantin Novakovic (Serbia) Find all of our photos of… [...]
On the road between Khiva and Bukhara
A petrol station on the road between Khiva and Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France)Find all of our photos of the day… [...]