Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on the ancient Silk Road. Opposite to the Ark (the citadel of Bukhara) is the beautiful Bolo-Hauz mosque. It was built in the 18th century, and is still in use.July 28, 2008
Bukhara: Bolo-Hauz mosque
Bukhara, Uzbekistan, on the ancient Silk Road. Opposite to the Ark (the citadel of Bukhara) is the beautiful Bolo-Hauz mosque. It was built in the 18th century, and is still in use.
Tags:
Bolo-Hauz,
Bukhara,
mosque,
Silk Road,
Uzbekistan
July 24, 2008
Sunset in Khiva
Khiva (Uzbekistan) is the former capital of the Khanate of Khiva (a Central Asian state that existed in the region of Khwarezm from 1515 to 1920). We are in the inner town, called Itchan Kala, that is encircled by brick walls.
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Itchan Kala,
Khiva,
Uzbekistan
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