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Ready for afternoon tea at Khiva's main market. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
This map portrays Bukhara as the crossroads of Silk Road paths to the west, east and south to India. Though hard to believe, this part of the world was once the center of learning and technology, as Europe lagged behind. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
An early evening social gathering of birds atop Alloquili Khan Medressa in Khiva, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Meat and onion stuffed pastries (somsa) fresh from the oven at the bazaar in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
A pensive-looking statue stands outside Khiva's main gate (Ata Darvaza). To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Now a handicrafts center, this Medressa dates back to the early 19th century. The Allakulikhan Medressa across the way is almost a mirror copy with matching tile facades. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Standing at 45 meters, Islom Khoja Minaret is difficult to fit into the viewfinder of a camera from its base. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
These three women sell colorful dresses and shirts at Khiva's main market (bazaar). For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Presiding proudly over her pile of peppers at the main food market in Khiva. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
An appropriate salesgirl for Uzbek sweets, the bazaar in Khiva. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The beautiful tiled exterior of the Kalta Minor Minaret reflects the afternoon sun. Unfortunately, its construction was never completed. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
A sunflower seeks relief under the baking sun in Khiva, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Fresh or packaged...which spices would you choose?Taken at the new bazaar in Khiva, Uzbekistan. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The mother of this girl specifically pointed out to us that the girl is Russian, born in Russia. Neither mother nor father are Russian, but they purposely had their baby in Moscow so that she might one day have other opportunities. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Souvenir stand, Khiva, Uzbekistan. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Khiva Bazaar, Uzbekistan. Read more about our visit to Uzbekistan and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Khiva's kids wind up each evening to talk with tourists, sporting the few bits of French they manage to absorb, including bon bon (candy, in French). For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The Islam Khoja Minaret (1910) and Pahvlavan Mahmud Mausoleum mark the skyline of old Khiva. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
This girl in Khiva, Uzbekistan gets very excited by the camera. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Looking a bit like a lighthouse, Khiva's Islam Khoja Minaret stands out with its bands of colored tiles stacked to 45 meters. It's possible to climb to the top...not advised for the claustrophobic. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
A view of Kutlimurodinok Medressa and its modern day vendors. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
This Madrassa (school) from 1835 now serves as a Traditional Cultural Center where you can catch a show of evening music and dance.There is also a UNICEF sponsored crafts center where you can witness the process of how wools are dyed and used to weave carpets. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
Built in the 18th century after the Persians destroyed them, these mud walls encircle all of Old Khiva. To read more about Uzbekistan's Silk Road and tourism in Uzbekistan.
Stands opposite Kutlimurodinok Medressa in the eastern part of Old Khiva. For more reading on Uzbekistan:www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista...www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
