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2017/07/20

Urgench (Uzbekistan)

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(Digitized the film photographs taken in April-May 1998 with scanner)

Khiva, a historic town of the Khorezm at the southwest 30 km from Urgench.

Western gate to ancient town of Itchan Kala in Khiva

 Kalta Minor, the large blue tower, was supposed to be a minaret of 109 m tall, but the Khan died and the succeeding Khan did not complete it.

  (left) Islam Hoja Minaret, the tallest minaret (45 m) in Khiva.      (right) Kalta Minor, uncompleted minaret.

Landscape of Icha Kala as seen from Ko'hna ark (Old Palace)     The whole Icha Kala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum

Toshhovli Saroyi, a palace built by Olloqulihon

Toshhovli Saroyi with luxurious decorations on pillars and walls.

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