Uzbekistan, Navoi Province, Sardoba historic water cistern and reservoir, near Rabat I Malik.

Uzbekistan, Khiva, Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala.

Uzbekistan, Khiva, Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala.

Uzbekistan, Khiva, Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala.

Turkey, Istanbul, Balcony of the Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultan’s Gate, also known as the Royal and Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultan’s Gate, also known as the Royal and Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace.

Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Gateway in The Harem, Topkapi Palace, also known as Topkapi Sarayi.

Turkey, Istanbul, Dolmabahce Palace, beside the Bosphorus.