The Zhuma Mosque in Khiva is an incredible place with a special atmosphere. I was most impressed by the wooden carved pillars: each one has a unique pattern, as if it carries its own story. Their majestic simplicity and silence inside the mosque create a timeless feeling. The light penetrates through the holes in the ceiling, playing on the carvings — a fascinating sight. Definitely worth seeing with your own eyes!
There are many wooden columns moving away from the light into the penumbra, some of which are original, a huge square, a system of pipes transmitting the sound of the sermon to the entire area of the hall... The building is unique, a visit is mandatory!
A very interesting place! Inside there are a huge number of carved wooden columns of various antiquities. The light falls from above, silence, coolness, calmness. All this creates a very unusual atmosphere.
Our visit lasted about 15 minutes.