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Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid (r. 892-907 AD), one of the earliest examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. One of the most celebrated buildings in the Islamic world
The rusting hulls of old Russian ships lie abandoned on the dried out bed of what was once the Aral Sea
Overall view of Kyzyl Kala built around 3rd Century AD
A camel stands tethered in the Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva, with the Kalta Minaret behind. Mohammed Amin Khan meant this to be the tallest building in the Muslim world
An Uzbek man walks beside the many domed walls of the Ichan Kala, the old city of Khiva
The minaret and tiled dome of a mosque rise above the old city of Khiva. The dome is covered in Khivas hallmark green ceramic tiles
The Kalta Minaret. Mohammed Amin Khan meant this to be the tallest building in the Muslim world. Construction began in 1851 but after the khan died in 1855, his heir aborted the project
The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls, circa 16th Century
Chor Minar, the gatehouse of a long-gone medrassah built in 1807. The name (Chor Minar in Tajik means Four Minarets) is misleading, they arent minarets but ornamentation
The elaborate tiled facade of Fayzulla Khujayev House, built in 1891 by Fayzullas father Ubaidullah, a wealthy merchant
A mullah sits benath a tree outside the Mausoleum of Bakhautdin Naqshband, one of Sufisms most important shrines
The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed
Uzbek men sit outside The Kalan Mosque. Built in 1121-22AD during the reign of the Kharakhanid ruler Arslan Khan Muhammed
Gur-e Mir mausoleum, commissioned by Timur for his grandson and heir Muhammed Sultan who died campaining in 1404. In 1405 Timur too died and was placed in Gur-e Mir along with other princes
The Registan Square, built in 15th to 17th century. The oldest of the three structures (seen on left) is the Ulugh Beg Madrassah, built around 1420
The Shah-I-Zandah Necropolis, built on the southern slopes of Afrasaib Hill over a period of 900 years from 11th - 19th centuries
Bibi Khanum mosque during reconstruction. Construction started in 1399 by Timur, the mosque was built as Samarkands main place of worship and dedicated to Timurs favourite wife
Statue of Timur
Uzbek women at a bread stall in the market
Melon seller at the main market
Buddhist stupa, known as the Bastion of Zurmal, Bactria, built in the Kushan period, 1st to 2nd century AD
Uzbek man with hoe in a field
The Kalyan Minaret which allegedly awed Genghis Khan
Detail of dome of Tillya-Kari-Medrassah
