Khiva
Country: Uzbekistan
Region: Asia
Period: 1511-1920
Location: 41.381389°N, 60.361111°E
Description
Khiva was the capital of the Khorezm People's Soviet Republic (Khorezm SSR), a short-lived Soviet client state from 1920 to 1924 in Central Asia, located in present-day Uzbekistan. The city, with a rich history dating back over a thousand years, was a prominent center of Islamic culture, architecture, and trade along the Silk Road.
Modern Remains
Today, Khiva is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its well-preserved Itchan Kala (inner city), which features stunning Islamic architecture, such as mosques, madrasas, and minarets. The city's historical core remains a major cultural and tourist destination, offering a vivid glimpse into Central Asia's pre-Soviet and early Soviet past.