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Balkh [a] is a town in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan. It is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the northwest of the provincial capital city Mazar-i-Sharif and approximately 74 kilometres (46 mi) to the south of the Amu Darya and the Afghanistan–Uzbekistan border.
Balkh, village in northern Afghanistan that was formerly Bactra, the capital of ancient Bactria. It lies 14 miles (22 km) west of the city of Mazār-e Sharīf and is situated along the Balkh River.
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Balkh is an ancient city, with a 2500-year long history, situated on the plain between the Hindu Kush Mountains and the river Amu Darya (historically known as the Oxus) in the north of Afghanistan. Known by Arab conquerors as Umm-al-belad, the ‘mother of cities’, Balkh lay on the major Silk Road routes that ran between east and west.
Balkh (Dari and Pashto: بلخ, IPA [balx]) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the north of the country. It is divided into 15 districts [ 6 ] and has a population of about 1,509,183, [ 7 ] which is multi-ethnic and mostly a Persian-speaking society.
Oct 20, 2013 · The Bactrian plain is the treasure house of Afghanistan's secret history. Across this desert, Alexander the Great marched his army, killed the king of Balkh and married his beautiful daughter...
Today, it is a fascinating destination for travelers who want to explore the ancient ruins, stunning mosques, and vibrant bazaars. Here are the top 20 places to see in Balkh, Afghanistan. 1. The Blue Mosque: The Blue Mosque is one of the most important religious sites in Balkh.
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Feb 21, 2024 · Balkh, including northern Afghanistan's largest city Mazar-i-Sharif, was among the first areas to fall to the Taliban before they captured the capital Kabul in August 2021.
