Ani - Wikipedia
WEBAni (Armenian: Անի; Greek: Ἄνιον, Ánion; [3] Latin: Abnicum; [4] [5] Turkish: Anı) [6] is a ruined medieval Armenian [7] city now situated in Turkey's province of Kars, next to the closed border with Armenia.
Archaeological Site of Ani - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBArchaeological Site of Ani. This site is located on a secluded plateau of northeast Turkey overlooking a ravine that forms a natural border with Armenia. This medieval city combines residential, religious and military structures, characteristic of a medieval urbanism built up over the centuries by Christian and then Muslim dynasties.
Ani Turkey: How to Explore the Ancient City - The Gap Decaders
WEBAni is an unforgettable and hauntingly evocative place in off-the-beaten-path Turkey, whose arid and dusty slopes were once the Armenian capital and a thriving stop on the Silk Road.
Ani | Medieval Capital, Ruins, Citadel | Britannica
WEBAni, ancient city site in extreme eastern Turkey. Ani lies east of Kars and along the Arpaçay (Akhuryan) River, which forms the border with Armenia to the east. Situated along a major east-west caravan route, Ani first rose to prominence in the 5th century ad and had become a flourishing town by.
How to Visit Ani Ruins in Eastern Turkey - Beyond Wild Places
WEBDec 19, 2021 · A complete guide on how to visit Ani ruins in Eastern Turkey, the former Armenian capital, on a day trip from Kars.
Ani – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAni is a truly unique, must-see destination for any traveller to the Turkish East. Try to visit in June, if possible, because this is when the vast, flat plains are teeming with wildflowers. Understand. History. [edit] Ani's first rise to prominence was in the 400s AD.
The abandoned city of Ani was once the 'City of 1,001 Churches'
WEBApr 9, 2020 · The capital of medieval Armenia, the city of Ani was a thriving center of trade and faith, survived by its haunting ruins. The Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Ani was built in 1215...
Visit Ani: The Far-Flung Ghost City In Turkey With Some Of ...
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Ani is arguably one of the best ghost cities to visit in Turkey along with the underground cities of Cappadocia and the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Perhaps the world's most famous destroyed and abandoned city to visit is Pompeii (a third of which is yet to be excavated).
Ani Ghost City – Ocaklı Köyü, Turkey - Atlas Obscura
WEBJan 14, 2012 · Sacked, abandoned and forgotten, the magnificent medieval city of Ani was once home to as many as 200,000 people, but has stood empty and in ruins for centuries.
ANİ ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı
WEBAni is a medieval city located 44 kilometres east of Kars, adjacent to the village of Ocaklı. It overlooks the Arpaçay and Alacasu valleys and is known for its rich history and diverse cultural influences.