Ota Gate

"The Ota Gate, located in the city of Khiva, was constructed during the reign of Olloqulixon in 1828–1829. Inside the gate, there were 13 market stalls and an open-air bazaar. On the right side of the gate, there is the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, while on the left side, the old palace of the Khan is located. City gates like the Ota Gate were part of the defensive system. As an example, they featured watchtowers on both sides of the passageway, and on top of the gate, there was an open square. Inside the gate, there were living quarters and a treasury (a place for collecting taxes), as well as a room for the gatekeeper. The size and structure of the gate were similar to other gates built during the 19th century in Khiva. The shape of the gate arches was designed to ensure the stability of the structure, taking into account the weight of the bricks. Layers of mud bricks were added to the arches. Small domes were constructed using the "davra" and "balxa" methods. Additionally, the inner part of the gate was equipped with plumbing. The original wooden doors of the Ota Gate have not survived, as they were removed in 1920. The gate was reconstructed based on archival materials from 1974 to 1978."

"Only here you can buy the main ticket. It is also the most expensive one in whole Uzbekistan (200k per person) plus additional entrances if you want to visit Minaret, Mausoleum or the Tower."