Kunya-Ark Citadel

Introduction About Kunya-Ark Citadel

At the western gates of Ichan-Kala, in 1686, Arang-khan began the construction of the Kunya-Ark Citadel which you can view on your thrilling Uzbekistan Tours. The complex multi-yard composition, of the ark, contains a house for khan, the members of his family, and dignitaries.

Kunya-Ark Citadel Architecture And Design

In Kunya-Ark Citadel there was an outer yard, that served as a waiting room for the khan's audiences. In a second yard, there were cannons. Gatherings of the officials of khan took place in the third yard. For the khan's use, a felt yurta (nomad tent) was put up. A staircase led to the Akshikh-bobo mount from here and a narrow corridor led to the harem.

Kunya-Ark Citadel Highlights

• In the Kunya-Ark Citadel, the fortress constructions were closely compacted together.
• In the yards, you can still see their charms with their splendid aivans on your Uzbekistan Tours.
• Receptions were held in the two-column aivan of the kurinishkhana, which were completely faced with majolica.
• During the devastating invasion of the Iranian troops, in the eighteenth century, many constructions of the citadel were destroyed, and the kurinishkhana was damaged.
• Iltuzar-khan renewed the citadel at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
• Contrasting with the cold blue-white and sky-blue patterns of the majolica plate were the red murals of the ceiling.
• The inner side of the throne-hall is tinted with carved plaster.

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