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November 18
The old fortress is adjoins the western side of Ichan-Qala city walls with hermit Ak-shikh-bobo cell in one of its sections. Ichan-Kala barrow got its name in the 30's of the 19th century after the construction of the "new palace" Tash Khauli. Construction of Kunya Ark was initiated in 1686-1688 by Anushakhan's son Aranghkhan. By the end of the 18th century Kunya Ark became "a town within a town" and was separated from Ichan-Kala with a high wall. It housed a fortress, khan's residence, supreme court, powder factory, arsenal, mint, kurinyshkhana (khan's reception office), winter and summer mosques, divan registry, harem, kitchens, stables, guardroom, arena for ram fights, etc. The now existing Kunya Ark complex was rebuilt at the beginning of the 19th century. There was a single gate giving access to Kunya Ark placed in the eastern wall. The gate is 13 by 8.5 meters and 5.8 meters high (the remaining part). The square near the entrance to Kunya Ark was used for military parades and field training. There was also a special place for executing criminals and a zindan (prison) adjoining the eastern walls of Kunya Ark. Copper cannons guarded the entrance to the palace. Only a few groups of structures are left from the densely placed buildings in the Kunya Ark territory: the eastern gate with guardrooms; Aq shikh Bobo ayvan; kurinyshkhana - a yard for honorable receptions and registry; the mint with the summer and winter mosques, and the harem. Aq Shikh Bobo or Aq Sheikd Bobo ayvan initially served as a hujra where saint Aq Shikh Bobo, sheikh Mukhtar Vali's mentor, lived, and was used later as a watchtower and storage place for powder. The barrow foundation is about 60 by 40 meters. The first kurinyshkhana building was constructed in 1686-1688 by Aranghkhan and destroyed in the middle of the l8th century during Iranian invasion. The modern building was erected in 1804-1806 by Iltuzarkhan. Kurinyshkhana ayvan was tiled with majolica during the rule of Allah Kuli Khan. The kurinyshkhana includes an open space of the yard, semi-open ayvan and enclosed rooms of the throne hall and side rooms as well as structures in the western part of the yard (the khan's treasury, manuscripts storage room, recreation rooms). In the middle of the yard is a round elevation where a yurt was set up for the khan to receive envoys of nomadic neighbors. The khan's throne stood at the southern wall of the throne hall; the throne is now exhibited in the Armory Museum in Moscow. It was made of wood and covered with sheet silver with delicate engraved ornament in 1816 by Khiva's craftsman Muhammad. Dimensions: total: 28 x 27 m; yard: 13.5 x 17.5 m; ayvan: 5 x 10 m; throne hall: 4 x 10 m; suga: 6.3 m. Kunya Ark harem was built during the rule of Muhammad Rahimkhan II after the kurinyshkhana and mint were completed. It is located in the northern part of Kunya Ark. The yard is strongly elongated from the west to the east and built up with residential structures in the south consisting of a one-column couplet ayvan and one- or two-storey rooms behind it, the rooms adjoining the ayvan back wall with their long sides. The khan's residence is larger than the three rooms for his wives. Total dimensions are 33 x 62 m; yard: 14.5 x 50 m. The Mint was established during the rule of Muhammad Rahimkhan I. It was built together with the summer and winter mosques grouped around a small yard. Dimensions: total: 34 x 23 m; yard: 16 x 13 m; summer mosque: 7.4 x 13 m; winter mosque: 12.5 x 12.5 m; mint: 14 x 17 m.
December 7, 2023
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November 28
The Shah's citadel inside the old city. A place to hide if you fear for your life. Everything for life: kitchen, mosque, throne room, mint. Is there anything else you need? Oh, yeah... The harem is in another place, it's a pity.... Very sorry....
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October 8
In general, it is authentic, but there are some buildings that violate this. Hoteliers, restaurants, modern buildings and a huge number of souvenir dealers, but this does not interfere much. You can come in the evening, then there are few merchants, and the buildings are invisible
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May 19, 2023
Ichan- Kala old fortress city is the main attraction of the city of Khiva with four entrance gates on the cardinal directions. It is better to live inside, where there are many family hotels. This is how you get used to its atmosphere. On the roofs of the hotels there are trestles for dinner, relaxation and excellent viewing platforms where you can meet the sunrise and admire the colors of the sunset. You feel absolutely safe. In the shops you can get acquainted with local needlework and buy yourself memorable pleasant gifts. Whether it's embroidery of Suzane with silk on silk, or a soft blurry batik pattern. Or wooden book stands made of elm. Or maybe you will be attracted to dolls in national costumes with different emotions on their faces. They also put on performances for them here. Bargain quietly, everyone makes concessions. In the evening, madrasahs and religious buildings are illuminated. Very tasty local ice cream from childhood. In the open-air cafe with the bright star of Venus, you can taste unique dishes of national cuisine. Prices are almost the same everywhere. The service will be included in the receipt for about 15%. Discover the history of Khorezm.
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October 24, 2023
An enchanting place! We lived right on the territory! The feeling of being in this ancient place is indescribable. The views from different angles are beautiful! During the day, the eastern boiling, and at night it's fantastic! The excursions are interesting, and the guides are very professional! I want to visit this iatmosphere again! Don't miss a ride in an open minibus around the citadel with music! See you again unique Khiva!0
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May 29, 2023
Must-visit! From here, the best views from above of Khiva) probably from the minaret are also good, only it is more difficult to climb it, and it costs this climb plus 100 thousand soums. And this observation room is included in the general ticket. at the entrance, it is better to ask - how to get up to the observation deck? Only the most inquisitive will discover this on their own. There is no sign there. And the caretakers will show you)
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September 14
I recommend everyone to go to Khiva, it's just an extraordinary oriental fairy tale!
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November 30, 2023
It seems to me that visiting Khiva is enough to experience Central Asia. There's no need to go anywhere else. This place is much more authentic than Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara combined
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December 5, 2023
It's a very interesting place. The best time to visit Khiva, in my opinion, will be May or October (it's not hot). One day will be enough.
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October 27, 2022
Powerful, impressive. Take a tour otherwise it's not very interesting - you need to know the history. Archaeological and restoration work is underway on a large part, but you can also get there if you wish for a fee. The walls outside made a strong impression. There are many interesting legends.
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June 5, 2023
A picturesque place, many beautiful buildings, interesting excursions from local guides! We walked for 3 days. Cozy cafes, delicious food.
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September 26
A new model for one day of viewing. It's boring, mostly merchants rule, there is little history.
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May 18, 2023
Interesting throne rooms, awesome view from the tower. It is better to visit with a good guide, you can learn a lot of interesting things
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November 21, 2023
Very original, beautiful. A lot of pleasant impressions. Fairy tales collected in one place.
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October 28, 2023
Historical places are imbued with the spirit of antiquity! Immediately you try to imagine yourself in that situation, to try on the way of that life.
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March 11, 2023
They lived inside the walls of the fortress! The place is steeped in antiquity! And here, in my opinion, the most loyal prices for souvenirs, when compared with other cities.
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March 21, 2023
One of the most beautiful and ancient places in Uzbekistan. The whole Ichan kala is steeped in history, even the trade along the streets does not spoil the impression, it seems that thousands of years ago the city was also full of trade, human voices and the diversity of peoples. The view from the tower is simply amazing.
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May 5, 2023
It's good to walk along the wall, the price is adequate, the city is clearly visible. It turns out beautiful photos and generally there is fresh air, atmospheric.
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September 2, 2023
The old town is wonderful! There are restaurants and shops for every taste. We need to bargain!
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May 22, 2023
The remains of the citadel destroyed by Frunze during the attack on Bukhara, the restored model has almost nothing to see, some primitive exhibitions where Russia seems to have never existed...
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November 13
Beautiful, lots of weddings
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July 7, 2022
A very beautiful place! I advise you to come for a couple of days, no less! It is better to inspect in the evening, in the afternoon it is very hot! Stock up on water, it's expensive in the neighborhood! The locals are very friendly and not intrusive!
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June 19
Beautiful architecture
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September 8, 2022
It is very informative and interesting. I advise you to be there in the middle of August, otherwise you will melt. June, July and early August, the heat inside the city reaches +50C. Take water and panama hats with you each. It's boring with children under the age of 14.
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October 24, 2022
It is kept in excellent condition. A very remarkable place for a tourist. The only obstacle is the abundance of trade in all the monuments.
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November 16, 2023
By visiting Kurya Ark you will see all the beauty of the museum city and will be glad to travel
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September 22, 2023
An interesting place.It is worth visiting and exploring all the expositions.
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March 12
We liked it, the knife was traded from 600,000 to 450,000 soums
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October 3, 2023
Beautiful, interesting..the story is in every stone.
The guides' accompaniment is good.
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March 11
Khiva is the best city in the world
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July 1, 2023
Khiva is an open-air museum, you feel like in a fairy tale
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April 27, 2023
I walked for two days, I couldn't get enough of it. I will definitely visit Khiva again)
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October 26, 2022
An atmospheric place with antique buildings. Like it.
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November 23, 2021
The place is located inside Ichan Kala, here the khan met his subjects during audiences in Uzbek, this is the place of arz Khan) complaints were accepted here and everything was decided fairly)
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June 1, 2023
Take a guide, it won't be so interesting without the context of the story
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October 9, 2023
A divine place!
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July 17, 2023
Beautiful! How is everything in Khiva :)
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July 13, 2022
You don't have to go, only if you really like such excavations
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July 3, 2022
There's nothing to see.Only the heat and the desert and souvenir shops
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January 13
Very beautiful
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October 23, 2022
Khiva is a fairy tale city! It is required to visit.
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February 8
Impressive
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May 16, 2022
It's beautiful there. You feel like you're in a fairy tale about Aladdin.
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May 14, 2022
The best of Uzbekistan's attractions
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November 12, 2023
Chorazm ☝️
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April 17, 2022
A gorgeous place, especially in the morning and at night
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January 11, 2022
The history of the Silk Road, carefully buy socks from a camel
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October 17, 2019
I really liked the fortress, the ancient city and in general it was a pleasure to visit such an ancient architectural monument
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October 31, 2023
Beautiful to the point of insanity.
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