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| بلخ | |
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| Coordinates: 36°45′N 66°54′E / 36.750°N 66.900°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Balkh Province |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • City | 77,000 |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
Balkh (Persian: بلخ) is a city in Balkh Province of Afghanistan. It was a big city hundreds of years ago, but it was ruined by Mongols. It was not ruined forever, though. In 1850 it was captured by Dost Mohammad Khan. view more...
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