The city- oasis Khiva is located in the lower valley of Amu-Darya in Khoresm region.
The population is about 50 thousand. The city is divided into two parts: the outer part is called Dishan-Kala, the inner part - Ichan-Kala. The population of the inner town is only 3 thousand , here the most important and beautiful monuments are situated .According to the archaeological data Khiva is 2500 years old.
The city was founded first as a settlement around the well discovered in a desert.As it was situated on the Great Silk Road it gradually turned into a city and got more And more economical and political importance.
In the 16th century Khiva became the capital of Khiva Khanate.Nowadays Khiva is known as the most interesting city from the historical and cultural points of view.
Visit Kunya Ark Fortress, Tash- Khauly Palace of Khan, Mosque Juma, Mausoleum of the city patron Pahlavan Makhmud..
