Khiva introduction: Khiva is located on the Khiva oasis on the southwestern border of Uzbekistan. It was founded in the 10th century AD. At this time, it was the period of prosperity of Khwarizm. In the 17th century, Khiva became the capital of the Khiva Khanate. For a long time, the city of Khiva was one of the largest religious centers in the Muslim world.