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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on April 30, 2024, 11:11:15 AM

Title: Bactria
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 30, 2024, 11:11:15 AM
https://greekreporter.com/2024/04/28/bactria-the-ancient-greek-state-in-afghanistan-video/

One of my favourite armies btw....
Title: Re: Bactria
Post by: Jim Webster on April 30, 2024, 12:30:06 PM
Quote from: Imperial Dave on April 30, 2024, 11:11:15 AMhttps://greekreporter.com/2024/04/28/bactria-the-ancient-greek-state-in-afghanistan-video/

One of my favourite armies btw....

Fascinating. I must admit that it's the first time I've seen such stress put on the number of Greeks settled in Bactria under the Persians
Title: Re: Bactria
Post by: Imperial Dave on April 30, 2024, 12:32:47 PM
I was always persuaded that there must have been a fair number if only for the enduring cultural effect in the area for centuries