Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah | |
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General information | |
Address | 41 Boltayeva Street, Itchan Kala, Khiva, Khorazm Region, Uzbekistan |
Coordinates | 41°22′41″N 60°21′27″E / 41.3780°N 60.3575°E |
Construction started | 1852 |
Completed | 1855 |
Owner | State property[1] |
Technical details | |
Material | brick |
Floor count | 2 |
Floor area | 77×60.0 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.