Uzbekistan, Khiva, Decorative ceiling of the Mosque in Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, Ichan Kala.

Uzbekistan, Khiva, An archway in the Mosque in Kunya Ark, also known as Kohna Ark, Ichan Kala.

Uzbekistam, Khiva, Akshi Bobo, a tower of Kunya Ark, on left, and outer wall of Ichan Kala.

Detail of mosaic depicting Noah releasing white dove from the floating ark in Basilica di San Marco.St Marks Basilica

Roppongi Ark Hills. Ark Tower shopping area with Takashi Murakami art on the pavement

Roppongi Ark Hills. Ark Tower shopping area with Takashi Murakami art on the pavement

Roppongi Ark Hills Ark Towers architectural detail in shoppong area

Roppongi Ark Hills Ark Tower. Japanese looking at poster for foreign film Kill Bill

Detail of brightly coloured mosaics depicting the flood and Noahs ark beneath a rainbow.