The watchtower of the Kukhna Ark looks over all of the Ichon Qala. Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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The Kukhna Ark was the khan's palace within the Ichon Qala (old city) of Khiva. The watchtower is built into the western wall of the city and provides picturesque views of the historic city. Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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Location: Khiva, Uzbekistan
Photo credit: © Mark Hughes / Alamy / Afripics
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