The image depicts the Islam Khoja Minaret and surrounding structures within the Itchan Kala, the walled inner city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, under an overcast sky

The image depicts the Islam Khoja Minaret and surrounding structures within the Itchan Kala, the walled inner city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, under an overcast sky. The central subject is the tall, cylindrical Islam Khoja Minaret, constructed from light brown brick and extensively decorated with horizontal bands of blue, white, and brown geometric and calligraphic tilework, culminating in a turquoise-domed cap. To the left, a multi-story building with light beige plaster walls features several rectangular windows with vertical bars and, further back, an ornate arched entrance adorned with blue tile mosaics. A wooden staircase is visible ascending the side of this structure. A light brown wooden chair sits on the paved ground near this building in the foreground. A security camera is mounted on this building's exterior. To the right of the minaret, a plainer brick building stands, also featuring some blue tile accents near its roofline. A small balcony is visible on a lower section of a building connecting to the minaret. The ground consists of a paved courtyard, appearing damp in areas, with scattered patches of snow, particularly along the right side and near the base of some structures. Commercial activity is evident in the midground: several market stalls are set up. One display features multiple white, fluffy hats arranged on a dark, carved wooden bench or table. Adjacent to this, an ornate silver-colored chair with plush white armrests and a circular red decorative element is positioned. Further back, racks displaying colorful textiles and garments are visible. A cart or similar vendor display is situated closer to the minaret's base. Several indistinct human figures are visible in the middle distance near the market stalls and the base of the minaret.