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Balkh
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Balkh is a city in northern Afghanistan, with an estimated population of 148,972 people. It is the second largest city of Balkh Province and is within the jurisdiction of Balkh District. Balkh is loca
Ruins of the Green Mosque of Balkh, 2018
Ruins of the Green Mosque of Balkh, 2018
Silver coin of the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus I, one of the rulers of ancient Balkh, 3rd-2nd century BC.
Silver coin of the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus I, one of the rulers of ancient Balkh, 3rd-2nd century BC.
Bahlika Kingdom alongside other locations of kingdoms and republics mentioned in the Indian epics or Bharata Khanda.
Bahlika Kingdom alongside other locations of kingdoms and republics mentioned in the Indian epics or Bharata Khanda.
An ambassador from Balkh (白題國 Baitiguo) to the Tang dynasty, Wanghuitu (王會圖), circa 650 CE.
An ambassador from Balkh (白題國 Baitiguo) to the Tang dynasty, Wanghuitu (王會圖), circa 650 CE.
Greco-Bactrian Kingdom
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The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom was a Greek kingdom during the Hellenistic period located in Central Asia and Afghanistan. The kingdom was founded by the Seleucid satrap Diodotus I Soter in about 256 BC, a
Balkh
…after killing the king of Balkh in the 4th century BC, and introduced Greek culture and religion to the region. The city was one of the capitals of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom and was besieged for three years by the Seleucid Empire under king Antiochus III the Great. After the demise of the Greco-Bactrian kingdom, it was ruled…
Eucratide 1er 20 statères
Eucratide 1er 20 statères
Gold coin of Diodotus c. 245 BC. The reverse shows Zeus standing, holding aegis and thunderbolt. The Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ, Basil
Gold coin of Diodotus c. 245 BC. The reverse shows Zeus standing, holding aegis and thunderbolt. The Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΟΔΟΤΟΥ, Basileōs Diodotou – "(of) King Diodotus".
Corinthian capital, found at Ai-Khanoum, 2nd century BC
Corinthian capital, found at Ai-Khanoum, 2nd century BC
Coin depicting the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus, 230–200 BC. The reverse shows Heracles seated, holding club in right hand. The Greek inscription re
Coin depicting the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus, 230–200 BC. The reverse shows Heracles seated, holding club in right hand. The Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΥ, Basileōs Euthydēmou – "(of) King Euthydemus".