The Castle of Kars (Turkish: Kars Kalesi) is a former fortification located in Kars Turkey. It is also known under the names Central Castle Inner Castle or Citadel. It was built in 1153 by Vizier Firuz Akay commissioned by Saltuk Sultan Malik Izzeddin Saltuk II. The outer walls surrounding the city were built in the 12th century.
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