Termez
Termez is considered the administrative center of the Surkhandarya region, which is located in the southern part of Uzbekistan. This ancient city in Uzbekistan has a very rich history of its development and existence, and, of course, it is included in the list of historical tours to Uzbekistan.
Termez has always played a major role in the development of science and culture for all the peoples of Central Asia.
Its location, in a geographical sense, has always attracted the rulers of neighboring states, and they often attacked it. However, the city and its residents needed a short time for recovery.
According to legend, the most important founder of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan was the king of Bactria, named Zoroaster.
On the historical tour of Termez, you will learn that, originally, it was called Taramastha. This name, translated from Bactrian, means "Riverside".
In 327 BC, Alexander the Great captured Termez and decided to name this city after himself—Alexandria.
Later, Demetrius (the founder of the Greco-Bactrian state), who conquered the city later, renamed it something similar to his name: Demetris.
In the 1st century BC, when the Kushan Empire was defeated, Termez received another name. It was called Ta-mi (Ta-li-mi, or the Tu-mi).
From the 1st to 3rd century BC, the ancient city of Uzbekistan became the largest city through which the Great Silk Road passed. Hundreds of merchants’ caravans visited this city. The most ambitious trade between the West, East, and North took place here.
Termez, as was stated above, had been conquered very often. It was considered a massive city, and there were well-developed scientific and cultural centers. Every ruler wanted to have this city under his power.
In the 5th and 6th centuries BC, it was captured by the Ephtalites, and later by the Sassanids. In the 7th century, the Termezshahov dynasty ruled here, but in 705, the Arabs captured the city.
From the ninth to the 12th century, there were the Ghaznavids, Seljuks, Qarakhanids, and then, in 1220, Termez was invaded and destroyed by Genghis Khan's army.
At the beginning of the 14th century, the ancient city had been completely restored, and during Tamerlane's reign, it got a new name—"City-gulguda," which means "Noisy Town."
After Tamerlane, the Shaybanids came to power. During their rule, many architectural monuments have been restored and renovated.
In the 18th century, strife continued, and this period was very difficult for the city. It was razed to the ground and had been able to save only a few hamlets. It seemed that the city had crashed for good, and the restoration and the existence of the city were unreal.
However, 50 years later, on the banks of the river appeared a village called Patakessar, and after centuries, the city in the place of this settlement rose again and became even greater than before.
Today, many architectural and memorial complexes are under reconstraction.
The streets and buildings of this great city are decorated in eastern colors. There are many parks, places for resting, and educational centers.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transport, hotels, and professional guides who will show you not only Uzbekistan's cities, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Termez.
Its location, in a geographical sense, has always attracted the rulers of neighboring states, and they often attacked it. However, the city and its residents needed a short time for recovery.
According to legend, the most important founder of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan was the king of Bactria, named Zoroaster.
On the historical tour of Termez, you will learn that, originally, it was called Taramastha. This name, translated from Bactrian, means "Riverside".
In 327 BC, Alexander the Great captured Termez and decided to name this city after himself—Alexandria.
Later, Demetrius (the founder of the Greco-Bactrian state), who conquered the city later, renamed it something similar to his name: Demetris.
In the 1st century BC, when the Kushan Empire was defeated, Termez received another name. It was called Ta-mi (Ta-li-mi, or the Tu-mi).
From the 1st to 3rd century BC, the ancient city of Uzbekistan became the largest city through which the Great Silk Road passed. Hundreds of merchants’ caravans visited this city. The most ambitious trade between the West, East, and North took place here.
Termez, as was stated above, had been conquered very often. It was considered a massive city, and there were well-developed scientific and cultural centers. Every ruler wanted to have this city under his power.
In the 5th and 6th centuries BC, it was captured by the Ephtalites, and later by the Sassanids. In the 7th century, the Termezshahov dynasty ruled here, but in 705, the Arabs captured the city.
From the ninth to the 12th century, there were the Ghaznavids, Seljuks, Qarakhanids, and then, in 1220, Termez was invaded and destroyed by Genghis Khan's army.
At the beginning of the 14th century, the ancient city had been completely restored, and during Tamerlane's reign, it got a new name—"City-gulguda," which means "Noisy Town."
After Tamerlane, the Shaybanids came to power. During their rule, many architectural monuments have been restored and renovated.
In the 18th century, strife continued, and this period was very difficult for the city. It was razed to the ground and had been able to save only a few hamlets. It seemed that the city had crashed for good, and the restoration and the existence of the city were unreal.
However, 50 years later, on the banks of the river appeared a village called Patakessar, and after centuries, the city in the place of this settlement rose again and became even greater than before.
Today, many architectural and memorial complexes are under reconstraction.
The streets and buildings of this great city are decorated in eastern colors. There are many parks, places for resting, and educational centers.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is pleased to provide you with transport, hotels, and professional guides who will show you not only Uzbekistan's cities, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Termez.
