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Chapter 03 of 5

The Greco-Bactrian Kingdom

Discover the incredible hybrid empire where Greek culture met Eastern mysticism.

  1. The Origin

    Alexander's Legacy

    When Alexander the Great marched east, he left behind thousands of Greek veterans to settle in modern-day Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

  2. Independence

    The Great Secession

    Around 250 BC, Diodotus, the Greek satrap of Bactria, broke away from the Seleucid Empire to establish an independent kingdom.

  3. Geography

    The Land of 1,000 Cities

    Ancient writers described Bactria as extremely fertile and heavily urbanized, earning it a reputation as a powerhouse of the East.

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🏛️ Ancient Kingdoms

  1. 01Incan EmpireExplore the rise, engineering marvels, and fall of the Tahuantinsuyo empire.
  2. 02The Kingdom of KushDiscover the golden empire of the Nile that once ruled over all of Egypt.
  3. 03The Greco-Bactrian KingdomDiscover the incredible hybrid empire where Greek culture met Eastern mysticism.
  4. 04The Garamantes of the SaharaDiscover the desert masters who engineered a lush empire in the Sahara's heart.
  5. 05The Purépecha EmpireDiscover the bronze-wielding rivals who the Aztecs could never conquer.