The ancient city of Balkh by Flying Dutchman

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18-FEB-2008	JPC van Heijst

The ancient city of Balkh

Considered one of the oldest cities in the world, founded somewhere around 2000BC. Also known as Bactria in the ancient world. Located North-West of Mazar-e Sharif.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkh

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Nikon D80
1/500s f/6.3 at 90.0mm iso125 full exif

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