Siege of Ani (1124) 1124
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1124 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Georgian–Shaddadid wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Bagratid Armenia, Kingdom of Georgia, Seljuk Empire, Seljuks, Shaddadids | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.5075, 43.5728 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Ani (Georgian: ანისის ალყა) occurred in August 1124, when the Georgian army, led by King David IV the Builder, successfully liberated the ancient Armenian capital of Ani, and northern Armenia from the control of the Muslim emirs.
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