The Lost Greek Cities of Central Asia

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Bit of interesting history of Afghanistan. Did you know the name Kandahar is derived from Alexander?

[DFW]

1. Bactria was never really "lost"

Just not as widely taught about in western history classes. I never heard about the Greek settlements in Afghanistan until well after I graduated from college. As you can see from this Bactrian (Greek-Afghan) tetradrachm, the writing, portraying Eukratides, the King (EYKPATIΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ ) is pure ancient Greek, and the engraving style is somewhat reminiscent of the so-called "new style" Athenian tetradrachms of around the same era.

[erronis]

2. This was a fascinating history lesson. The people do move and mingle.

Imagine someone thinking that "aryan" "jesus" could have traveled to foreign lands (india/etc.).