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Khiva, an oasis city in Uzbekistan’s desert, stands as a living museum of Silk Road splendor, where mud-brick fortifications, intricate towers, and Islamic architecture persist in sunlit stone. This walled city, once a trading hub, invites visitors to travel inside history.
Inside Ichan Kala, Khiva’s inner citadel, minarets soar, madrassas gleam, and caravan houses line narrow alleys. Structures like the Kalta Minor Minaret and Kunya Ark echo past sultans and trade routes linking Asia and Persia. Walls protect a microcosm of domed tombs, carved portals, and timeless courtyard homes.
Walking the ramparts reveals panoramic views of desert expanses, turquoise tile spires, and cascading sun patterns across mud facades. Museums and restored khan palaces bring Silk Road narrative to life: trade, spirituality, and desert crossings.
With Atlas Tours, Khiva becomes accessible — guided historic tours, lodging inside or near the old city, cultural context, and pacing that balances discovery and calm. Whether your curiosity lies in Islamic architecture, Silk Road lore, or mud-city charm, Khiva welcomes you to step inside a desert chronicle etched in earth and tile.









