Bactria

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Diodotus I

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Bactria: Media

ancient country, Central Asia

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Diodotus I

Diodotus I

Diodotus I, king of Bactria, coin, 3rd century bce.

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Bactria

Bactria

Bactria, ancient country in Central Asia, c. 600 bce.

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