Kunya Ark

Opposite the Muhammad Amin Khan stands the Kunya Ark - the Khiva rulers fortress and residence, first built in the 12th century by Aq Shibobo, then was expanded by the Khans in the 17 century. The Khan’s harem, mint, stables, arsenal, barracks, mosque and jail were all at this place. MUHAMMAD AMIN KHAN MADRASSAH & KALTA MINOR the first building to the right inside the Western Gate was built in 1851-1852. It is the biggest madrassah in Khiva, having two stores of cells around the broad courtyard. The facade of the building is decorated with brick mosaics. The entrance doors are presented with wood carving, and the windows have latticed decoration. Outside there is a wide, turquoise-titled Kalta-Minor Minaret that was built in 1853-1855.