QIRQ KIZ - THE "BUILDING OF THE 40 GIRLS".

The vast façade of the land and its 2,5 m thick walls have given rise to one of the most beautiful legends of Termez. In the 40 pieces on the two floors of this building were murdered by the troops of Genghis Khan the 40 women of Termez's Khan who résistèrent gloriously to the invader when he attacked the children. In reality, according to archaeologists, it would simply be a building built by the rich so that they could get refuge in the strong sand storms, frequent in the region. The building was originally closed by the roof. Fine windows opened on both floors, and the result of a clever calculation, the rays of the sun could reach the centre of the building at some hours of the day. Today, it is rather a playground for kids who go out of school, but a short walk in the venerable corridors will allow you to convince you of the impact of the legend: in the hallway facing the entrance at its left end, a votif tree proves that it is still alive. In the current state of the building, it is difficult to appreciate the complexity of its architecture, but it will be a better idea by comparing it with the model of the Archaeological Museum of Termez. A part of the walls has indeed been restored, but the interior instead evokes a field of ruins s on themselves a little more each year. A renovation program is envisaged, but no date is determined at the moment.