Kars, located in Armenia, was later part of the Armenian Bagratid Kingdom of Kars.
Closest cities are Garin (Erzurum), Tortum, Ani, Dvin, Armavir (Greater Armenia), Ervandakert (Greater Armenia), Armavir (Eastern Armenia), Erevan, Gyumri, Ardahan, Ardanuji (Ardanuch), Artvin and Batum.
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