Ota darvoza, City gate in Itchan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
The Ota Darvoza gate features a rectangular gatehouse spanning 17.50 by 15.40 meters with two large domes crowning its structure.
Built during the reign of Olloqulixon from 1828 to 1829, the gate included watchtowers, living quarters, and a treasury for tax collection.
The gate displays Arabic inscriptions with Surah Al-Ikhlas on the right door and Kalimah Shahada on the left door after its reconstruction.
The structure contains thirteen market stalls and maintains an open-air bazaar, making it a central point for commerce in Khiva.
A spiral staircase inside the gate connects to domed rooms, demonstrating advanced architectural planning for a 19th-century construction.
Location: Khiva
Part of: Itchan Kala
GPS coordinates: 41.37868,60.35718
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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