Ancient City

Ai-Khanoum

Afghanistan
Era
c. 4th–2nd century BCE
Coordinates
37.1681°, 69.4117°
Category
Ancient City

Hellenistic city on the Oxus River, possibly founded by Alexander's successors. Looted heavily during the Soviet–Afghan war.

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