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Greek Mythology > People, Places, & Things > Baktria
An ancient country in southwestern Asia in the area now known as Balkh in northern Afghanistan.
Baktria was conquered by Alexander the Great and ruled after his death as part of the Seleukid (Seleucid) Empire; the area was agriculturally prosperous and extensively developed as a Greek enclave in an otherwise Asian environment; circa 130 BCE the area was overrun by invaders from Iran and all Greek influence ended.
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