Cultural Turkiye

Ani

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The Archaeological Site of Ani is a ruined medieval settlement that was a commercial center on the Silk Road and other trade routes into Anatolia.

Its heyday was in the 10th-11th century when it became the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom that covered much of present-day Armenia and eastern Turkey. At the time it was also the seat of the katholikos of the Armenian Church, resulting in fine examples of Armenian religious architecture

Community Perspective: Despite its remote setting, it can be quite easily reached from Kars by rental car or daily public bus. The site covers a vast area and you need 2-3 hours to do it justice. It’s also pretty in winter. The Church of St Gregory of Tigran Honents, with its great frescoes, is one of the highlights. 

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Full Name
Archaeological Site of Ani (ID: 1518)
Country
Turkiye
Status
Inscribed 2016 Site history
History of Ani
2016: Advisory Body overruled
ICOMOS proposed Deferral
2016: Revision
On T List as "Historic City of Ani"
2016: Inscribed
Inscribed
Type
Cultural
Criteria
  • ii
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