Termez
Modern-day
Termez bears few traces of its colourful,
cosmopolitan history. in recent
times the town distinguished itself
as a major launch pad for the 1979
Soviet invasion of Afganistan. however,
set in attractive landscapes on
the fringes of towen are ancient
monuments and sites attesting to
more gloruious times.
Buddhist
monuments:
• Zurmala Tower -
one of the mot ancient remaining
examples of monumental architecture
in Central Asia. Structure with
tower made of 1,2 mln bricks dates
back to II c, when Buddhism was
prevailing religion.
• Kara-Tepe (permission is
needed) (II c.) - Buddhist
cave monastery of Kushanian period,
one of the examples of Buddhist
architecture.
• Fayaz-Tepe (Ic.) –
16km from Termez, consists of two
sites- milleniums old Buddhist temple
and monastery complex. Remains of
mud walls very clearly define a
central courtyard and surrounding
rooms.
• Ayrtam - excavations
of this place gave more detailed
impression of Buddhist architecture
in Central Asia. Most important
findings here are fresco with musicians
and a 5,2m wide column.
Islamic
monuments:
• Sultan Saadat Complex -
necropolis 42x40 consisting of several
mausoleums, constructed in 11-17th
c.
• Kirk Kiz fortress
is one of the early Islamic monuments
in good condition. Brick construction
has square form with 54m sides.
• Termez rulers fortress -
11-12 c. complex of buildings was
destroyed in 15th c., but fragments
of wall painting are still exist.
Museums
:
• Archeology Museum –
biggest museum of in Termez with
Buddhist findings and other historical
exhibitions.
• Museum of Local Lore –
small museum dedicated to culture
and traditions of Termez region.
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