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Ani
Ani
Ani is a ruined medieval Armenian city now situated in Kars province, next to the closed border with Armenia. Between 961 and 1045 AD, it was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian kingdom that covered much of present-day Armenia and eastern Turkey. Ani was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Kars Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 5th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Armenian
Later Cultures: Armenian
Site Features: Armenian Monuments
World Heritage Site
Official Name: Archaeological Site of Ani
Date of Inscription: 2016
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