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Journal of Old Turkic Studies
Yazarlar: Zebiniso KAMALOVA
Konular:Tarih
DOI:10.35236/jots.679726
Anahtar Kelimeler:Turkestan,Central Asia,The country of Bactria,Bactrians
Özet: The state of Bactria, located between the Hindu Kush Mountains and the Jihun River. The central Bactr (It is located close to the Mezar-i Sharif border in Afghanistan) named at the ancient time as a Bactra/Balika/Baxsi is an ancient country that includes Turkmenistan, northern Afghanistan, southern Uzbekistan, western Tajikistan and the upper parts of the Sir Derya River. Resources containing information about the State of Bactria. The book of Avesta, Behistun inscriptions, works of Greek historians and ancient Chinese annuals. The Bacterians were invaded by the Achaemenid, later subordinated to the Kingdom of Macedonia, and after the death of Alexander, he joined the Seleucids State (312 BC) founded by one of his commanders, Seleucus. There are archaeological remains as well as written resources on the state and culture of Bactria.