Bagram, founded asAlexandria on the Caucasusand known in medieval times asKapisa, is a small town and seat in Bagram Districtin Parwan ProvinceofAfghanistan, about 60 kilometers north of the capitalKabul. It is the site of an ancient city located at the junction of theGhorbandandPanjshir Valley, near today's city ofCharikar, Afghanistan.
The location of this historical town made it a key passage fromAncient Indiaalong theSilk Road, leading westwards through the mountains towardsBamiyan.