Termez

Termez (Termiz in Uzbek; Termes in German) is a city in southern Uzbekistan near the border with Afghanistan. It has a population of 140.404 (1st January 2005), and is the capital of the Surxondaryo Province. Its most famous native son is Al-Tirmidhi, born in its suburb Bugh.

Related Topics:
Uzbek - Uzbekistan - Afghanistan - Surxondaryo Province - Al-Tirmidhi

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The river Amu Darya divides the two countries and the "Bridge of Appeasement" is the only way to Afghanistan.

Related Topics:
Amu Darya - Bridge of Appeasement - Afghanistan

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An ancient settlement was discovered near Termez, which was populated in the times of the Greek-Bactrain rules (3rd - 2nd c. B.C).

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It was center of Buddhism at the period of Kushans (1st -2nd c. A.C.) When Arabs came (in the 7th -8th c.) the city became the center of Islam. During Amir Timur's time Termez continued to prosper, however it was destroyed at the end of 17th century.

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In 1897 the modern city emerged with Russian fortress and garrison. Termez was a primary transit point during the Soviet occupation (1979-89) of Afghanistan.

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Historical and architectural monuments of Termez:

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• Kyrk-Kyz (out-of-town Palace Country Estate) (9th -14th c.)
• Palace of Termez rulers (11th -12th c.)
• Architectural Complex of Khakim-at-Termezi (10th -15th c.)
• Architectural Ensemble Sultan-Saodat (10th - 18th c.)
• Kokildora Mausoleum-Khanaka (16th c.)
• Kara-Tepe Monastery (2nd - 4th c. A.D.)
• Fayaz-Tepe Monastery (1st - 3rd c. A.D.)
• Zurmala Tower (1st -2nd c. A.D.)