+Alania was a powerful medieval kingdom in the North Caucasus, established by the [Alans](/wiki/alans), an ancient [Sarmatian](/wiki/sarmatian) people. Flourishing for centuries, it served as a cultural bridge before its eventual decline under Mongol invasions.
+## See also
+- [Ossetia](/wiki/ossetia)
+- [Caucasus](/wiki/caucasus)
+- [Medieval History](/wiki/medieval_history)
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