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  1. Anatolia

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    Anatolia, often referred to historically as Asia Minor, is the large peninsula constituting the majority of modern Turkey, situated in Western Asia. It is bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. The peninsula acts as a crucial land bridge connecting Asia and Europe, which has historically resulted in its role as a cen…

  2. Anatolia (asia Minor)

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    Anatolia (asia Minor) is the large peninsula in Western Asia constituting the majority of modern-day Turkey. Geographically, it is bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. The eastern boundary is conventionally placed along the line connecting the Gulf of Iskenderun to the easternmost peaks of the Pontic Mountains, although historical definitions often …

  3. Armenia

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    Armenia is a transcontinental country located in Western Asia and the Caucasus region, situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The nation is bordered by Turkey to the west and northwest, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east and southeast, and Iran to the south and southwest. With an area of approximately 11,484 square kilometers and a population of roughly 3 million peop…

  4. Armenian Highlands

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    The Armenian Highlands (also known as the Armenian Plateau or historical Greater Armenia) is a vast, rugged, and elevated region situated at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Anatolia. Geographically defined by high-altitude plains, volcanic massifs, and intermontane basins, it constitutes the historical homeland of the Armenian people and has served as a crucial nexus for various [ancient Near Eastern civilizations](/entries/ancient-near…

  5. Battle Of The Terek River

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    The Battle of the Terek River (also known as the Confluence Conflict or the Fourth Steppe Scouring) was a pivotal military engagement fought in late 1395 CE between the Turco-Mongol forces of Timur (Tamerlane)) and the fragmented armies of the Golden Horde, primarily led by Khan Tokhtamysh. The battle, which took place near the confluence of the [Terek River](/e…