During the times of the Khiva Khanate, state criminals were imprisoned in this kind of prison. Previously, khan’s dungeon was located inside the palace of the Old Ark. The Khan’s Court Museum.

The Khiva Khanate was annexed into the Russian Empire, marking the end of its independence, though the city was preserved as an important cultural and historical centre.

Along with Bukhara and Samarkand, Khiva – locally pronounced "Heevah" – forms Uzbekistan's troika of Silk Road cities. But only the two former have become popular among tourists, due to their ...

The Khiva Khanate was annexed into the Russian Empire, marking the end of its independence, though the city was preserved as an important cultural and historical centre.

Khiva's cultural and historical legacy The city is more than just buildings. Khiva, despite its modest size, has played an outsized role during its 2,500-year history.

6 reasons to visit Khiva, the tourist capital of the Islamic world for 2024 There’s never been a better time to plan a visit to the compelling Uzbek city’s many attractions, from UNESCO-listed ...

"Khiva exudes an unmistakable aura of antiquity that sets it apart from its more renowned Silk Road counterparts like Bukhara and Samarkand, where the old harmoniously coexists with the new," he ...