Kars Citadel (Kars)
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castle, place with historical importance, fortification, interesting place, historic landmark, historic site
Kars Castle (Kars Kalesi), also known as the citadel, sits at the top a rocky hill overlooking Kars. Its walls date back to the Bagratuni Armenian period (there is surviving masonry on the north side of the castle) but it probably took on its present form during the thirteenth century when Kars was ruled by the Zak'arid dynasty. The walls bear crosses in several places, including a khachkar with a building inscription in Armenian on the easternmost tower, so the much repeated statement that Kars castle was built by Ottoman Sultan Murad III during the war with Persia, at the close of the sixteenth century, is inaccurate. However, Murad probably did reconstruct much of the city walls (they are similar to those that the Ottoman army constructed at Ardahan).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kars,_Turkey#Kars_Citadel
By the nineteenth century the citadel had lost most of its defensive purpose and a series of outer fortresses and defensive works were constructed to encircle Kars - this new defensive system proved particularly notable during the Siege of Kars in 1855.
On November, 16th, 1855 the fortress capitulated. Its siege lasted 108 days. From 30-thousand garrison by the time of delivery half (during a siege 8500 Turk it has been killed and has died, 2000 is taken prisoner, to 3000 ran) has escaped. As trophies Russian armies managed 12 banners, 50 badges and 136 tools.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kars,_Turkey#Kars_Citadel
By the nineteenth century the citadel had lost most of its defensive purpose and a series of outer fortresses and defensive works were constructed to encircle Kars - this new defensive system proved particularly notable during the Siege of Kars in 1855.
On November, 16th, 1855 the fortress capitulated. Its siege lasted 108 days. From 30-thousand garrison by the time of delivery half (during a siege 8500 Turk it has been killed and has died, 2000 is taken prisoner, to 3000 ran) has escaped. As trophies Russian armies managed 12 banners, 50 badges and 136 tools.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_of_Kars
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 40°36'48"N 43°5'23"E
- Russian Trenches 2.2 km
- Askeri 2.9 km
- Tarihi 3.8 km
- Maghasaberd 41 km
- City Wall 42 km
- Alexandrapol Fortress 65 km
- Yerevan Fortress place 129 km
- Ancient City of Ercis 184 km
- Ruins of Archesh fortress 184 km
- Ancient city of Bestam 249 km
- Askeri Bölge 0.8 km
- Merkez Mahallesi 0.8 km
- Turkish Military Zone 1.8 km
- Çakmak West Barracks 2.3 km
- Askeri Bölge 2.8 km
- Water reservoir 11 km
- Kars Province 17 km
- Susuz District 24 km
- Arpaçay District 37 km
- Ardahan Province 59 km
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