Bagram
Country: Afghanistan
Region: Asia
Period: ~ 180BCE-10CE
Location: 34.995833°N, 69.310833°E
Description
Alexandria in the Caucasus, founded by the Greco-Bactrian King Euthydemus I in the 3rd century BCE, was located near modern-day Dagestan in the northern Caucasus region. This city, part of the Yavana Kingdom (also known as the Greek Kingdom of the Caucasus), served as a strategic outpost for the Greek-speaking rulers who had established Hellenistic influence in Central Asia and the Caucasus. The city was a key point in trade and military defense along the edges of the Seleucid Empire.
Modern Remains
The remains of Alexandria in the Caucasus are difficult to pinpoint, as the site has been largely lost to history, with no confirmed archaeological remains identified as the city's exact location. However, modern excavations in the Caucasus region have uncovered remnants of Hellenistic-style architecture, coins, and inscriptions that suggest the presence of Greek cities and settlements in the area during the time of the Yavana Kingdom. These finds help illuminate the reach and impact of Hellenistic culture in the ancient Caucasus.