Khiva, a former Khanate
The Madrasah of Allakuli Khan, built in the middle of the 19th century, the richest monument in its decoration. The initiator of its construction was the Khiva ruler Allakuli Khan. In several khujdras on the first floor there was the city library, providing books for all students of Khiva Madrasah.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Mon Jun 10, 2013