Palwan-Darwaza Gate
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Ichan-Kala.
Description:
The Palvan-Darvaza Gate surrounds the inner city of Ichan Kala in Khiva. They have another name - Bogatyr Gate, Execution Gate and Slave Gate. They were built in 1806, but they acquired their current appearance only in the 30s of the last century. Construction began at the behest of Khan Mohamed-Rahim. The gate consists of two towers. They are connected by an arched overlap. On the gate itself there is an inscription - "Shahri Khiva". Behind the arch of the gate there are shopping rows - there are many shops. You can find the Gate if you move northeast along the street. Pahlavan Mahmoud, they'll be a little further west.