The last oasis before the brutal crossing of the Karakum desert into Persia, the ancient city of Khiva on the Silk Road flourished from humble origins into a city of architectural splendor. Even more remarkable, it is still standing today. First established in the 10th century, today it lies within Uzbekistan in the valley of the Omo…
The extraordinary horse back game of Kopkari, in southern Uzbekistan.