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Kars celebrates 962nd anniversary of the conquest of Ani
The 962nd anniversary of the conquest of Ani was celebrated in Kars, Turkey, with various cultural and sporting events. The commemorations, held near the border with Armenia, included a ceremony featuring a moment of silence and the national anthem.
Key highlights included an aerial demonstration by the Gendarmerie General Command’s Çelik Kanatlar team and a concert by the Armoni Mızıkası police band. Local officials, including Kars Governor Ziya Polat and AK Party MP Adem Çalkın, delivered speeches emphasizing the historical significance of the Seljuk conquest in 1064 and its connection to the Battle of Manzikert.
In addition to the main ceremonies, the anniversary included sporting activities. The Anadolu Sailing League 2nd Leg Kars Optimist Races took place at Lake Çıldır, featuring 44 athletes from six different provinces. The event aimed to promote regional tourism and water sports in the area.
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Ani · Jandarma Genel Komutanlığı · Kars · Lake Çıldır · Sultan Alparslan
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The event marked the 962nd anniversary of the conquest of Ani. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Çelik Kanatlar flight demonstration was performed during the celebrations. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The land is a legacy from ancestors and thousands of martyrs. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Seljuk army under Sultan Alparslan captured the walls of Ani on August 16, 1064. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr