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Ancient Afghanistan: The Land of a Thousand Cities

Ancient Afghanistan: The Land of a Thousand Cities

FromThe Ancients


Ancient Afghanistan: The Land of a Thousand Cities

FromThe Ancients

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Situated north of the Hindu Kush and south of the Oxus (Amu Darya) River, the history of the ancient region of Bactria is rich and diverse. From the Oxus Civilisation that flourished in the Bronze Age to the Persian Empire, Alexander the Great, the Greco-Bactrians and the Kushans.In this podcast Tristan chats to David Adams, Australian photo journalist and documentary film maker, who has been fortunate enough to explore many of the archaeological sites of Bactria. From the 'City of Lady Moon' to the whereabouts of Bactra, 'Mother of All Cities', join David and Tristan as they discuss some of the most extraordinary ancient sites in the world.Arcadia Expeditions: https://www.arcadiaexpeditions.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 13, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.