Ani (Armenian: Անի; Ancient Greek: Ἄνιον, romanized: Ánion; [3] Latin: Abnicum[4][5]) is a ruined medieval Armenian [6] city now situated in Turkey 's province of Kars, next to the closed …

Inhabited since the Bronze Age, Ani flourished in the 10th and 11th centuries AD, when it became a capital of the medieval Armenian kingdom of the Bagratids, and profited from control over …

Dec 19, 2021 · A complete guide on how to visit Ani ruins in Eastern Turkey, the former Armenian capital, on a day trip from Kars.

Nov 27, 2020 · Currently situated within Turkey’s borders, the ancient Armenian capital of Ani is one of the region’s most interesting archaeological sites. Once home to 100,000 people, Ani …

Feb 24, 2025 · Ani (Անի) is a ruined medieval Armenian city in Eastern Anatolia, right on the border with Armenia. It’s remote but well worth the effort to visit. Ani was first mentioned in the …

Jul 21, 2024 · The Ruins of Ani, with their rich history, architectural beauty, and cultural significance, are a hidden gem in Turkey’s northeastern region. From exploring ancient …

Ani archaeological site, located 42 km from Kars city center and within the borders of Ani village, is the largest archaeological site in the Eastern Anatolia region, built on volcanic land to the …

Ani is believed to date back to 5000 BC and was an important trade centre, serving as the first stopover location of the Silk Road in Anatolia. In 2016, the UNESCO World Heritage List …

The ruins of Ani, 45km east of Kars, are an absolute must-see. Visitors enter through gigantic fortress walls that look like they fell off a crusader castle.

Nestled on the Turkish-Armenian border in the province of Kars, the Ani Ruins stand as a breathtaking testament to a once-thriving medieval city, often referred to as the "City of 1,001 …