The old name of Balkh was Bami which was named after the Indo-Scythian Naga queen, Bami. The Bactrian language name of the city was βαχλο. In Middle Persian texts, it was named Baxl (Middle Persian: 𐭡𐭠𐭧𐭫). The … Se mere

Balkh had a major role in the development of the Persian language and literature. The early works of Persian literature were written by poets and … Se mere

• Balhae
• Kumargah
• Mount Imeon
• Silk Road transmission of Buddhism Se mere

Published in the 19th century
• Edward Balfour (1885), "Balkh", Cyclopaedia of India (3rd ed.), London: B. Quaritch
Published in the 21st … Se mere

Balkh was earlier considered to be the first city to which the Iranian tribes moved from north of the Amu Darya, between 2000 and 1500 BC. … Se mere

Ancient ruins of Balkh
The earlier Buddhist constructions have proved more durable than the Islamic buildings. The Top-Rustam is 46 m (50 yd) in diameter at the … Se mere

Poets
• Abu-Shakur Balkhi 10th century Persian poet
• Abul Moayyad Balkhi 10th century Persian poet
• Abu Ali Balkhi, author of a Shah-nama, according to Se mere