The impressive, stunning, amazing work of Khiva architecture of the nineteenth century, historical significance, as well as highly artistic decoration have been recognized by UNESCO, the complex is included in the World Heritage List. The complex includes a mausoleum, a mosque with a dome covered with blue glazed tiles and a gilded top, a Sufi monastery, a madrasah, and the tomb of the Khiva khans. The majestic architectural ensemble of Pahlavan Mahmud has long been considered a sacred place, people come here for pilgrimage, to recharge their heroic energy, because Pahlavan Mahmud was a hero, as well as a poet and craftsman. There are many legends about his incredible strength, he took part in fighting tournaments not only in Khiva, but also in India, Iran, Afghanistan and many other countries. One of the beautiful legends says that in India, Pahlavan Mahmud once again won a duel and the Rajah shouted: Ask for what you want! The hero asked to let his captive countrymen go home with him. The Raja thought for a long time and agreed that he could take away those who fit into the cow's skin. Pahlavan showed ingenuity and cut the skin into thin strips, tied them together into one long belt, wrapped all his countrymen and freed them from captivity.

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Beautiful authentic old town. Perfectly preserved. It feels like you're being transported back several centuries. It looks especially impressive in the evening, when the lights turn on and the city becomes sparsely populated. An evening walk through the old town leaves a wonderful impression

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Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum

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