Khiva Archives https://novastan.org/en/tag/khiva/ Read all the news and analysis from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:42:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://novastan.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/08/cropped-Logo_2_2000-1700-300DPI-32x32.png Khiva Archives https://novastan.org/en/tag/khiva/ 32 32 Khiva cat https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/khiva-cat/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/khiva-cat/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:23:00 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=48825 Khiva cat

Just like their human owners, domestic cats have their own distinctive characteristics in every region of the world. Genetic analyses have revealed that the domesticated species (Felis catus) most likely spread from the Near East to Asia through trade along the Silk Roads. It did not finally reach China until around the 8th century AD. […]

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Just like their human owners, domestic cats have their own distinctive characteristics in every region of the world. Genetic analyses have revealed that the domesticated species (Felis catus) most likely spread from the Near East to Asia through trade along the Silk Roads. It did not finally reach China until around the 8th century AD. Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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The day draws to a close in Khiva. The setting sun highlights Itchan Kala, the old city museum, and in particular the Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah. Khiva has been selected as a flagship destination for 2026 by National Geographic, thanks in particular to the significant efforts made in building tourist infrastructure. Credit: Hubert-Felix Delattre (France)

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The day draws to a close in Khiva. The setting sun highlights Itchan Kala, the old city museum, and in particular the Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah. Khiva has been selected as a flagship destination for 2026 by National Geographic, thanks in particular to the significant efforts made in building tourist infrastructure.

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/sunset-glints/feed/ 0 Kutlugmurad Inak Madrasah https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/kutlugmurad-inak-madrasah/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/kutlugmurad-inak-madrasah/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:33:00 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=47431 Kutlugmurad Inak Madrasah

For visitors entering Itchan Kala through the Eastern Gate, or Polvon Gate, one of the first monuments to be discovered is the Kutlugmurad Inak madrasah, named after its founder. Its stalls are still in use, but are now exclusively for tourists. The Kaltaminor and Jummi minarets can be seen along the street. For over a […]

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For visitors entering Itchan Kala through the Eastern Gate, or Polvon Gate, one of the first monuments to be discovered is the Kutlugmurad Inak madrasah, named after its founder. Its stalls are still in use, but are now exclusively for tourists. The Kaltaminor and Jummi minarets can be seen along the street.

For over a century, Khiva was the main slave market in Central Asia. Among them were several thousand Russians, who are said to have been behind the capture of the city by the Imperial Russian Army in 1873.

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Konya Ark, the old fortress, doesn’t look its age. Built in 1686-1688 and remodelled at the very beginning of the 19th century, it now has a smooth face thanks to very recent restoration work. Konya Ark is one of the outstanding monuments of Itchan Kala, the old town of Khiva. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, […]

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Konya Ark, the old fortress, doesn’t look its age. Built in 1686-1688 and remodelled at the very beginning of the 19th century, it now has a smooth face thanks to very recent restoration work. Konya Ark is one of the outstanding monuments of Itchan Kala, the old town of Khiva. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city has been the subject of tense negotiations for years between defenders of its historic heritage and the tourism and property industries.

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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, gardens and vines offer a pleasant stroll in spring. Credits : Isabelle Vincent (France)

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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, gardens and vines offer a pleasant stroll in spring.

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In 2021, all the houses that lined the wall of the old city of Khiva, Itchan Kala, are razed. When contacted, an architect present on site cited the presence of termites as a pretext. Despite criticism, the Uzbek government continues to remodel tourist sites, as currently in Bukhara or Tashkent. Credit: Isabelle Vincent (France)  

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In 2021, all the houses that lined the wall of the old city of Khiva, Itchan Kala, are razed. When contacted, an architect present on site cited the presence of termites as a pretext.

Despite criticism, the Uzbek government continues to remodel tourist sites, as currently in Bukhara or Tashkent.

Credit: Isabelle Vincent (France)

 

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The sun sets on the ramparts of Khiva in Uzbekistan. Photo: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France)

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The sun sets on the ramparts of Khiva in Uzbekistan.

Photo: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/walls-of-khiva/feed/ 0 Carving Wood https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/carving-wood/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/carving-wood/#respond Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:50:39 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41865 Carving Wood

Young men carving the wooden column in a traditional way, using chisels. Khiva, Uzbekistan. Credit: Konstantin Novaković

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Young men carving the wooden column in a traditional way, using chisels. Khiva, Uzbekistan. Credit: Konstantin Novaković

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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)

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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)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/blue-like-the-sky/feed/ 0 In Khiva’s Old Town https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/in-khivas-old-town/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/in-khivas-old-town/#respond Fri, 13 May 2022 02:20:35 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41647 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 Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)

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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 Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/in-khivas-old-town/feed/ 0 Landmark of Khiva https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/landmark-of-khiva/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/landmark-of-khiva/#respond Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:00:56 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41401 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 metres and is covered with blue ceramic tiles. Photo: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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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 metres and is covered with blue ceramic tiles. Photo: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Sunset over Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva in southwest Uzbekistan.Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Sunset over Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva in southwest Uzbekistan.Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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A view from above of Khiva in southwest Uzbekistan reveals the typical architecture of the region: Many buildings in the old town are made of clay, with blue tiled domes flashing in between.Credit: Justine Paci (France)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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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 the day here.

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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 the day here.

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/traditional-house/feed/ 0 On the road between Khiva and Bukhara https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/on-the-road-between-khiva-and-bukhara/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/on-the-road-between-khiva-and-bukhara/#respond Sun, 01 Aug 2021 03:58:49 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=40715 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 here.

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A petrol station on the road between Khiva and Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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In Uzbekistan, the roofs of the old town of Khiva under the hot July sun. Credit: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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In Uzbekistan, the roofs of the old town of Khiva under the hot July sun. Credit: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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In Uzbekistan in the Itchan Kala district of Khiva, carved columns offer unique perspectives. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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In Uzbekistan in the Itchan Kala district of Khiva, carved columns offer unique perspectives.

Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France)

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Grandfathers with their grandchildren during a mid-afternoon holiday in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France)

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Grandfathers with their grandchildren during a mid-afternoon holiday in Khiva, Uzbekistan.

Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France)

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At dawn, at the cattle market near Khiva in Uzbekistan. Credit: Maupu Anouk (France) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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At dawn, at the cattle market near Khiva in Uzbekistan.

Credit: Maupu Anouk (France)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/sunrise-market/feed/ 0 Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/khiva/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/khiva/#respond Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=39399 Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum

Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum in Ichan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 seen from the nearby Islam Khoja Minaret. Khiva, July 2009. Credit: Konstantin Novakovic (Serbia) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum in Ichan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 seen from the nearby Islam Khoja Minaret. Khiva, July 2009.

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