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Balkh

American  
[bahlkh] / bɑlx /

noun

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


Balkh British  
/ bɑːlk /

noun

  1. 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 Nov. 2, 2025

Violations were recorded across all 34 provinces, with the greatest number recorded in Kabul, Kandahar and Balkh provinces.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2023

The former university student once attended classes in law and political science at northern Balkh province's main university.

From Reuters Aug. 10, 2023

Hujatullah Mujadidi, who heads the Association of Free Journalists of Afghanistan, said the cultural center in Balkh held the event to honor media personnel from the north of the country.

From Seattle Times Mar. 11, 2023

Anwari died at Balkh towards the end of the 12th century.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

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