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King Kiuriké I of Lori , 11th century
King Kiwriké of Lori, Bronze, Reverse, Yerevan, State Historical Museum, XIth century.

Kingdom of Lori (Armenian: Լոռիի Թագավորութուն) alternatively known as the Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget , was an Armenian kingdom formed during the breakup of Bagratuni Armenia. The kingdom encompassed territories of modern-day Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

In 979 Smbat II gave the province of Lori to his brother Kiurike I with the title of king. The branch went on to outlive the main Ani branch.
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Album name:Ancient Armenia
Keywords:Armenian Coins
Photographer's Name:State Historical Museum, Yerevan
Country Name:Armenia
Locality Name (city, town, lake, mountain...):Yerevan
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