Kokand, in the western Fergana Valley

Khudoyar Khan's Palace

Interior of the Palace of Khudayar Khan, the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate and built between 1863 and 1874. Upon completion, it was one of the largest and most opulent palaces in Central Asia, constructed by 16,000 conscripted or enslaved workers. Eighty master builders designed and built an ornate structure of variegated colours and rich ornaments with geometric patterns, arabesques, and floral motifs all made from ceramic tiles and based on tales of the Orient.

Photo by Ludo Kuipers, Fri Jun 21, 2013
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