Fayaztepa

As one of the ancient archaeological sites of Old Termez, Fayaztepe Buddhist monastery attracts the attention of Termez visitors and scientists. This monument had been researched by Dr. I. Albaum in 1968 for the first time. Clay and straw construction Fayaztepe consisted of three parts. Rooms were located along the whole perimeter of a large yard with an Aivan. To the north of the ventral building there is a Stupa. The sanctuary of the monastery was situated in the centre of the southern fa?ade of the main building. The interiors of the monastery were luxuriously decorated with wall paintings, stone and clay ganch sculpture, depicting Buddha, Bodhisatva and other personages.