Kars, located in Armenia, it was originally part of the Bagratid Armenian 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.
Armenian Diaspora Memory and Innovation collection. Institut de la Mémoire Arménienne.