Şahnalar is a village in Akyaka District, in Kars Province, Türkiye. Şahnalar lies at 1,513 m above sea level, 13.8 km from the Allahuekber mountains. It has 818 inhabitants. The nearest city is Kars, 41 km to the west. Near the border: Armenia, 16 km. Among the landmarks around are Ani (25 km), Marmashen Monastery (22 km) and Yererouk (33 km). Among the natural features are Büyükalamet Hill (6.2 km).