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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Elderly Woman Sweeping the Entranceway

It's overwhelming to learn about Khiva ‘s history and to grasp the colorful patterns of the mosques and palaces along with the intricate wooden carvings of the doors and columns. It was built by artisans of all kinds. This photo captures every aspect of the experience - laborer, art, everyday life.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Khiva, Uzbekistan
Camera: iPhone 13 Pro
Copyright: © Joan Bruno