"Khiva exudes an unmistakable aura of antiquity that sets it apart from its more renowned Silk Road counterparts like Bukhara and Samarkand, where the old harmoniously coexists with the new," he ...

Khiva’s strategic position made it a natural stopping point for Silk Road traders, where merchants could rest, resupply, and trade goods like spices, textiles, and precious metals.

Khiva, a UNESCO-listed oasis on Uzbekistan’s Silk Road, offers more than historic beauty. Within its ancient Ichan-Kala walls, traditions like puppetry and dance are still performed by local ...