Erzerum-Karin

Erzerum is called Karin (Gareen) in Armenian. The Byzantines called it Theodosiopolis in honor of Emperor Theodosius (408-418). It was an important commercial centre for merchants from India, Persia, Armenia and Byzantine cities. The Arabs called the city Qaliqala or Ard al Rum.

Erzerum is called Karin (Gareen) in Armenian. The Byzantines called it Theodosiopolis in honor of Emperor Theodosius (408-418). It was an important commercial centre for merchants from India, Persia, Armenia and Byzantine cities. The Arabs called the city Qaliqala or Ard al Rum.

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