Termez
Religious Center
Termez - the Center for Ancient Civilizations and Religions
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Climate 🌡
In Termez in summer there is exceptional heat, in winter the climate is quite mild for such a breadth, but sometimes quite severe cooling and snowfalls are possible, but this is usually not for long
Gifts and souvenirs 🛍
In Termez, as well as in most cities of Uzbekistan, you can find a variety of masters in all kinds of applied art. Most often, tourists purchase things such as caskets, paintings, figurines, musical instruments, bags, scarves and jewelry. For lovers of national clothes, here you can find craftsmen who sell beautiful handmade chapanes that will warm you even in very cold winters! For fashionable girls, modern outfits using adras and a khan-atlas are provided.
Сuisine 🍽
In Uzbekistan, the main dish of all cities is traditionally pilaf. Did you know that the Surkhandarya district holds a record for preparing the largest pilaf in the world? Chefs from the Denau region made pilaf weighing almost 9 tons! In Termez you will find many cafes and restaurants that are ready to introduce you to traditional Surkhandarya dishes. The list includes shurpa, a cauldron of kabob and what the locals call kuy gosht. This is lamb, which is stewed for a long time to such a state that it just melts in your mouth. The meat leaves the bone with absolute ease, and the grease, called dumba, is so tasty and not like ordinary grease that even a person who does not like such dishes cannot refuse it. You can read more about Uzbek Cuisine at this link.
Photo zones 🙋♂️
An integral part of every trip is photography! In this section, we will introduce you to the most beautiful places in this city where you can make the best shots.
P.S. Do not forget that when visiting religious sights of Uzbekistan, it is advisable for women to cover open parts of the body (shoulders, back and legs). Such sights will be marked with symbols ☪️☦️✡️✝️
☪️ The memorial complex "Al-Hakim at-Termiziy" can be considered the main attraction of Termez. There you can stroll through the picturesque park and visit the architectural monuments of the complex.
Built in the era of the Kushan Kingdom, a Buddhist stupa has survived to this day. Now it is an important monument near which there are always many tourists, because where else can you see and touch history so close?
The name of the fortress "Kirk Kyz" is translated as "forty girls." This is one of the favorite places for tourists, because here you can get unusual photos.
History 🏺
The southernmost city and administrative center of the Surkhandarya region is Termez. In this city and in its area, there are still many historical sights associated with various religions, such as Zoroastrianism, Nestorianism, Buddhism and Islam.
According to archaeologists, the city was created in the 1st millennium BC, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The name "Termez" comes from the word "Taramastakh", which translates as "a place on the opposite bank" and it received its final name only in the 10th century. Prior to this, the city was replaced by many names, such as Demitrias, Antioch, Tamo, Tami, etc. It is believed that Buddhism came to the territory of Termez back in the days of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom. This is confirmed by many finds of archaeologists belonging to that era. You can still find Buddhist buildings in the city and its environs, and in museums there are many objects related to this ancient religion. Over the millennia, the existence of the city was ruled by many dynasties, among which were the Achaemenids, Alexander of Macedon, the Kushan kingdom and many others. During the time of Amir Timur and his descendants, Termez occupied a special place in embassy relations with China.
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