Itchan Kala walls
The clay ramparts of the inner town form a clear rectangle on the map, with gates on each side and a dense network of lanes and courtyards inside.
Minimalist map poster · Uzbekistan
Xiva Map Poster & Print
41.3856° N / 60.3641° E
A walled inner town of minarets and courtyards at the heart of an oasis, surrounded by an outer city and irrigation canals.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Xiva in every style
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Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Xiva, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Xiva at home
The map
About this Xiva map poster
Xiva, also written Khiva, lies in the Khorezm oasis of western Uzbekistan, on irrigated land near the lower course of the Amu Darya. At its centre is Itchan Kala, a walled inner town whose clay ramparts form a rectangle on the map. Inside is a dense network of narrow streets, mosques, madrasas and courtyards. The outer city, fields and canals spread around it.
In 1990 Itchan Kala became the first site in Uzbekistan on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its skyline is marked by the squat, tiled Kalta Minor minaret, which was never finished, and the tall Islam Khodja minaret. On a map, the gates of the inner town line up with streets leading out into Dishan Kala, the outer town that once had a wall of its own.
Beyond the walls, water defines the landscape. A network of irrigation canals runs through fields and villages, and the desert is never far away. A Xiva map poster shows a historic walled city with unusual clarity from above: a compact rectangle set within the looser pattern of the oasis around it.
- Population
- 115,000
- Coordinates
- 41.3856° N / 60.3641° E
- Elevation
- 98 m
- Time zone
- Samarkand
- Region
- Xiva, Uzbekistan
Minarets and madrasas
Mosques, madrasas and minarets such as the Kalta Minor and Islam Khodja stand close together within the walls. They give the centre of the map a fine, intricate texture.
Oasis canals
Irrigation canals thread through the fields around the city and draw thin, branching lines across the landscape of the Khorezm oasis.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Xiva
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Xiva
A map that means something
Xiva is one of the great destinations of the Silk Road, and those who have walked its walls rarely forget it. A map of the walled city and its oasis is a calm, precise reminder of that journey.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates line, using Xiva or Khiva as you prefer, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand suits the clay walls and the desert setting especially well.
Order the Xiva posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Xiva map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Xiva poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Xiva poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Xiva poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Xiva poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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