ANCIENT BACTRIA IN GREEK SOURCES
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Ancient Bactria, Greek sources, Greek authors, Bactrian culture, Geopolitical dynamics, Cultural fusion, Archaeological evidence, Greek perspectives, Economic activities, Religious practices, Comparative analysis.Abstract
This article delves into the Greek sources that shed light on the ancient region of Bactria in Central Asia. Drawing from primary Greek texts, including the works of historians such as Herodotus, Xenophon, Strabo, and Arrian, this study examines the portrayal of Bactria and its people from a Greek perspective.
The article begins by providing an overview of Bactria's historical significance, highlighting its strategic location along the Silk Road and its rich cultural heritage. It then explores the accounts of Greek authors who documented their encounters with Bactria and its inhabitants. Special attention is given to the Hellenistic period following Alexander the Great's conquests, during which Greek kingdoms were established in Bactria, resulting in the fusion of Greek and local cultures.
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