Kampyr Tepe
Kampirtepa
A Hellenistic-Kushan fortress site on a high bank of the Amu Darya, traditionally identified with the Alexandria founded by Alexander the Great at the river crossing; its city walls and street layout are clearly visible.
Kampyr Tepe lies on a high bank on the right side of the Amu Darya, about 30 km northwest of Termez. It was a fortress and river-crossing town from the 4th century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Some scholars believe it is 'Alexandria on the Oxus,' the city Alexander the Great founded when he crossed the Amu Darya. After excavation and restoration, the city gate, defensive walls, streets, houses and a small Buddhist temple are clearly visible. From the heights you can look out over the Amu Darya and Afghanistan on the opposite bank. The site has a visitor center. Admission is about 20,000 sum. A hired car is needed, and the round trip takes about half a day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fayaz Tepe
- Kara Tepe
- Al-Hakim at-Termizi Memorial Complex
- Old Termez
- Zurmala Stupa
- Imam at-Termizi Memorial Complex
- Kyrk Kyz Fortress
- Termez Archaeological Museum