Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah

Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
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General information
Address41 Boltayeva Street, Itchan Kala, Khiva, Khorazm Region,  Uzbekistan
Coordinates41°22′41″N 60°21′27″E / 41.3780°N 60.3575°E / 41.3780; 60.3575
Construction started1852
Completed1855
OwnerState property[1]
Technical details
Materialbrick
Floor count2
Floor area77×60.0 m

Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah is an architectural monument in Khiva (1852–1855). Built by Muhammad Amin Bahadur Khan. The Madrasah is located in the western part of the Itchan Kala. It was built in 1852–1855 with the funds and decree of the Uzbek ruler Muhammad Aminkhan. Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah is the largest and most tiled in comparison to other Khiva madrasahs.

In 1990 it was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as a part of Itchan Kala. Currently, it is used as a tourist service and exhibition space. Khiva tourist complex hotel is located there.

  1. ^ "LAW ON THE APPROVAL OF THE NATIONAL LIST OF REAL ESTATE OBJECTS OF TANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE". Retrieved 11 October 2023.