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Khiva, the ancient oasis town Sudha Mahalingam You have reached your limit for free articles this month. To get full access, please subscribe. Already have an account ? Sign in Show Less Plan What you get? Premium Articles Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. Faster Pages Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. In-depth analysis In-depth analysis of issues and events in India and around the world. Archives Get full access to 22 years old archives. Colourful ceramic tiles embellish the dun coloured architecture, breathing life into the structures. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 1/19 A map of Khiva in the museum. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 2/19 Tile designs on the wall of the Summer Mosque in Khuna Ark. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 3/19 The streets are populated by traders enticing you with stunning ceramics and bric-a-brac. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 4/19 A medallion depicting a warrior in the Khiva museum. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 5/19 The walled city of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 6/19 Another view of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 7/19 The minaret of Juma Mosque. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 8/19 Well-preserved Khiva viewed from atop a minaret. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 9/19 The fortress of Kunya ark, or old citadel. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 10/19 The entire town has a feel of being an artificial construct, a sprawling museum under the open skies. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 11/19 A cobbled street. 12/19 The entrance to Kalta Minar. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 13/19 The Islam Khodja Madrasah. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 14/19 The imposing gates of Kunha Ark. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 15/19 Museum of music, Khiva. 16/19 Uzbek women in traditional gowns and headscarves. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 17/19 The contemplative statue of Al Khwarizmi at the square in the town centre of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 18/19 19/19 This article is closed for comments.Please Email the Editor
Colourful ceramic tiles embellish the dun coloured architecture, breathing life into the structures. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 1/19 A map of Khiva in the museum. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 2/19 Tile designs on the wall of the Summer Mosque in Khuna Ark. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 3/19 The streets are populated by traders enticing you with stunning ceramics and bric-a-brac. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 4/19 A medallion depicting a warrior in the Khiva museum. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 5/19 The walled city of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 6/19 Another view of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 7/19 The minaret of Juma Mosque. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 8/19 Well-preserved Khiva viewed from atop a minaret. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 9/19 The fortress of Kunya ark, or old citadel. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 10/19 The entire town has a feel of being an artificial construct, a sprawling museum under the open skies. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 11/19 A cobbled street. 12/19 The entrance to Kalta Minar. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 13/19 The Islam Khodja Madrasah. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 14/19 The imposing gates of Kunha Ark. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 15/19 Museum of music, Khiva. 16/19 Uzbek women in traditional gowns and headscarves. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 17/19 The contemplative statue of Al Khwarizmi at the square in the town centre of Ichan Kala. Photo: SUDHA MAHALINGAM 18/19 19/19
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