Kokand, in the western Fergana Valley
The entrance to the Palace of Khudayar Khan in Kokand, built between 1863 and 1874. Upon completion, it was one of the largest and most opulent palaces in Central Asia. The inscription above the main gate reads: “Great Sayid Mohammad Khudayar Khan”.
Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Fri Jun 21, 2013