The Mausoleum of Hakim at-Termizi, also known as Muhammad ibn `Isa at-Tirmidhi, stands as the most revered religious site in Termez. This significant architectural monument is located to the northwest of the ancient Termez fortress. Abu Abdulloh Mohammed Ibn Hasan ibn Bashir al-Hakim at-Termizi, a distinguished religious leader, philosopher, and prominent scholar, was the founder of a Sufi order and a key figure in Islamic mysticism.
Hakim at-Termizi is recognized as a pivotal figure within one of the twelve mystic sects. Originally, he was interred near the medieval Termez citadel, likely close to a hanaqoh (a spiritual lodge). Subsequently, a mausoleum constructed from baked bricks was erected above his grave. This mausoleum featured a single chamber topped by a portal dome, supported by four robust arches and corbel-cell sails. The entrance was situated on the southern side, while the northern archway remained open and the others were sealed. By the end of the 11th century, the interior of the mausoleum was elaborately adorned with intricately carved ganch (plasterwork).
