Despite being one of the last Greek kings to rule in Bactria, or perhaps because of it, Plato’s coinage stands as testament to the fragility of imperial power. This claim is backed up by the fact that there were no coins of Plato discovered during Aï Khanoum excavations. A notable fact, as the city had been destroyed during the reign of Eukratides I, Plato’s father. This means that most likely all local Greek forces fled and that there were no significant efforts to rebuild. As a result, Greek political influence quickly retreated from the area, leaving only an intriguing artistic legacy. This legacy can be seen in the fascinating Gandhara art of central Asia. This Buddhist artform reached its height several centuries after the retreat of Bactrian power, and was further influenced by later Roman traders. Despite the fact that during the period of direct Bactrian rule local art depicted western themes in a western style, this later style embodied a dramatic cultural blending of Central Asian and Western European art and culture. It can be jarring to see a Buddha with distinctly European facial features and hairstyles.