Ani is a ruined medieval Armenian city now situated in Turkey's province of Kars, next to the closed border with Armenia. Between 961 and 1045, it was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom that covered much of present-day Armenia and eastern Turkey.
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The Castle of Kars is a former fortification located in Kars, Turkey. It is also known under the name Iç Kale. It was built in 1153 probably by Bagratid Armenian. The outer walls surrounding the city were built in the 12th century.
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