🏛️ Archaeological Site of Ani
Medieval Armenian capital on the Turkish-Armenian border
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2016
- Located in eastern Turkey near the Armenia border, on a plateau above the Akhurian River
- Capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom; flourished 10th–11th centuries
- Contains remains of churches, monasteries, fortifications, and civic structures built from volcanic tuff
The Archaeological Site of Ani stands on a fortified plateau in eastern Türkiye, near the border with Armenia ...