RT @EhsanShavarebi
Aerial photos show that the ancient site of #Dilbarjin in northern #Afghanistan has been subject to massive pillage by terrorist groups in recent years. It is devastating to see one of the most significant archaeological sites of ancient #Bactria looted in such a brutal way. https://twitter.com/lemondefr/status/1644593585042358275

Introduction to the the Oxus Civilization / Bactria-Margiana Complex (BMAC) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRBwWZs3W0Q

"This program takes a look at the exciting and ancient world of the Oxus Civilization, also known as the Bactria-Margiana Complex, or BMAC for short. It's called by some the 5th great river civilization after those of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley and China. The BMAC also has some of the most exquisite artwork from the Bronze Age. "

#History #Archeology #Bactria

Ai-Khanoum - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ai-Khanoum

The city, whose original name is unknown,[a] was probably founded by an early ruler of the Seleucid Empire and served as a military and economic centre for the rulers of the Greco-Bactrian Kingdom until its destruction c. 145 BC.

#History #Afghanistan #Bactria #Greece #Seleucid