Islam in Surkhandarya In the early Middle ages (V-VII c A.D.) Surkhandarya Province was a part of the large historical-cultural region Tokhariston including in it the main part of the ancient Bactria. Tokhariston consisted of a great number of possessions two of which Da-mi (Termez) and Chi-o-yan-na (Chaganian) were on the territory of Surkhandarya Province. After the collapse of the…

Buddhism in Surkhandarya – Cradle of Religions in Uzbekistan The Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan is one of the most important centers of Buddhism in Central Asia. Archaeological discoveries in Termez and its surroundings reveal the spread of Buddhist culture along the Silk Road, making Surkhan a true cradle of religions. Historical Background Buddhism reached Surkhandarya during the Kushan Empire (1st–3rd…