Siege of Ani (1064)

Siege of Ani
Part of Byzantine–Seljuk wars

Ani walls
DateJuly – 16 August 1064
Location
Ani, Kars (Modern day)
Result Seljuk victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Seljuk Empire
Commanders and leaders
Duke Bagrat
Gregory
Alp Arslan
Nizam al-Mulk
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

In 1064, the Seljuk Sultan, Alp Arslan, besieged the fortified city of Ani. After a siege of 25 days, the Seljuks captured the city.