The arc ( citadel) of Khiva was built as a self contained universe inside Khiva. The mud walls ( will post on it later) are of much older vintage than the rest of the buildings.
The summer mosques were built as open spaces with soaring wooden columns, intricate carved wooden ceilings and exquisite tiles.
This mosque was built in 1838, and is located immediately to the right of the main entrance.
It’s the first building one stands in front of in awe.
The iwan decorated in blue majolica tiles has a wooden roof accented in red, orange, yellow and gold.
A small blue-tiled mihrab indicates the direction of Mecca.
When i stood outside taking photos i realised that the tile makers had actually matched the colours of the sky in their devotion.
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