Balkh

American

[bahlkh] / bɑlx /

noun

a town in northern Afghanistan: capital of ancient Bactria; center of Zoroastrianism.

Balkh British

/ bɑːlk /

noun

a region of N Afghanistan, corresponding to ancient Bactria. Chief town: Mazar-i-Sharif

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The Taliban spokesman in Balkh also posted a video on X appearing to show debris strewn across the ground at the Blue Mosque, a local landmark in Mazar-e-Sharif.

From BBC

However, last month, a spokesperson for the Taliban governor in the northern province of Balkh said internet access was being blocked "for the prevention of vices".

From BBC

However, last month a spokesperson for the Taliban governor in the northern province of Balkh said internet access was being blocked "for the prevention of vices".

From BBC

Most of the sites identified are in northern Afghanistan's Balkh region, which more than two millennia ago was the heartland of Bactria.

From BBC

Located on a major east-west Silk Route, the region's central city Bactra - later called Balkh - has been a centre of both the Zoroastrian faith and Buddhist learning.

From BBC

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