The brick walls stand to protect the old city of Ichan Qala. Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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Khiva is one of the most intact of the old Silk Road cities. The old city is surrounded by high walls that originally protected the palaces, madrassahs, mosques, and residents from attack. Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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