"Itchan Kala is the inner town (protected by brick walls some 10 m high)
of the old Khiva oasis, which was the last resting-place of caravans
before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very old monuments
still remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved example of the Muslim
architecture of Central Asia. There are several outstanding structures
such as the Djuma Mosque, the mausoleums and the madrasas and the two
magnificent palaces built at the beginning of the 19th century by
Alla-Kulli-Khan." -http://whc.unesco.org
Nice view of the Itchan Kala!
Thank you so much Kama for sharing this great postcard with me!
Happy that the postmark is clear too! ^-^
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