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Architectural Marvel of 1153 Constructed in 1153 by the Vizier of Saltuk Sultan Malik Izzeddin Salduk Firuz Akay, Kars Castle stands proudly on a steep...

A Gateway on the Silk Road Kars, the Historic Crossroads Kars, a city with roots tracing back to the Bulgarian Turks of the “Valatur” tribe, holds...

Insights into Professions and Stories Exploring Artistic Narratives on Tombstones Nautical and Military Tributes Discovering the profession of the deceased is often possible through elements on tombstones....

Taticius quickly snatched up his arms and getting the whole army ready, crossed the Eurus immediately and disposed his regiments in battalions and having...

However they did attack the Scythians, and many were killed in the fight and Branas himself fell, mortally wounded. The Domestic fought desperately and...

XIV Enough has been said about the Turks. I now intend to relate a second attack on the Roman Empire, more terrible and greater...

They embarked in their boats, and intended to sail down the river to the sea. But Elchanes guessing Alexander’s intention took possession beforehand of...

On receipt of this news the Emperor made him offers of extravagant rewards, provided only he would quit the city and hand it over...

For the characteristic of these Chasii is to rejoice in bloodshed, and to consider it a treat to be allowed to thrust their swords...

That is the story of Apelchasem. The Emperor read the Sultan’s letter but did not think the offer contained therein worthy of consideration at...