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Diodotus I Map highlighting the location of the ancient country of Bactria in Central Asia, shown in orange across parts of modern Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, with surrounding countries and major bodies of water labeled for geographic context.
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Marble bust of Alexander the Great, in the British Museum, London, England. Hellenistic Greek, 2nd-1st century BC. Said to be from Alexandria, Egypt. Height: 37 cm.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Encyclopaedia Iranica - Bactria. Sep 18, 2026
Add new Web site: Academia - The Barbarisation of Bactria (PDF). Nov 24, 2023
Map added. Sep 15, 2023
Add new Web site: GlobalSecurity.org - 1000-550 BC - Bactrian Kingdom. Sep 12, 2023
Add new Web site: Encyclopaedia Iranica - Bactria. May 27, 2023
Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - Bactria - The Bountiful, Sought-after Region of Ancient History. Mar 02, 2023
Media added. Jun 29, 2021
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - History - Bactria, Central Asia. Dec 05, 2011
Article revised and updated. Aug 25, 2006
Article revised. Jan 29, 1999
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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