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At the beginning of 19th century a new dynasty of rulers came to power. This period is characterized by a great construction works. Majolica, marble, paintings, carving was widely used in construction of many architectural monuments in Khiva: minarets, mosques, and madrassahs. Skillful craftsmen were engaged in decoration of new buildings with carved doors and columns and beautiful ornaments.
In accordance with the medieval architectural traditions, Khiva was divided into the inner town Ichan Kala, where Khan had his residence and were most of the monuments were constructed, and Dishan Kala, the outer town, where most of the citizens lived and worked.
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Today, Ichan Kala is the city museum under open sky build, which was restored in the way it looked several centuries ago. The inner town is surrounded by high clayed walls with four gates pointing out the four sides of the Universe. The most considerable architectural monuments are well preserved. You can start your tour from the Western gates Ata-Darbaza. They were destroyed in 1920 and reconstructed during in 1975. The most ancient part of the city is the fortress Kunya Arch. The wall around the fortress was built in 17th century. It separates the fortress from the housing estates. Inside the fortress were mainly located the palace, arsenal, offices, the mint, and mosques.
The madrassah of Muhammad Amin Khan (1851-1852) is the largest madrassah in Khiva. It includes the auditorium, cells, winter and summer mosques and a library. The architectural works have been carried out in national Uzbek traditions. It has the five cupola entrance and the square yard surrounded by cells located in two storeys. The brick mosaic was used in the decoration of the facade. The wood carving of the entrance door, balconies, and windows are natural attraction for tourists.
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