Located in the middle of two deep, narrow gorges in the Arpaçay district, the archaeological site of Ani has hosted different cultures and civilizations for years on the Türkiye-Armenia border.
Established on an area of approximately 100 hectares, the site, where dozens of civilizations have thrived throughout history alongside Turks, saw at least six languages spoken between 970-1320, including Armenian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Georgian and Persian, with Christians and Muslims living side by side.
The ancient city, which also houses Islamic architectural works and is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, attracts the attention of local and foreign tourists throughout the year.
Tourists visiting Ani, known as the “City of the World,” “Cradle of Civilizations,” “City of a Thousand Churches” and “City with Forty Gates,” have the opportunity to visit works such as the “Ebul Menucehr Mosque,” “Amenaprgich Church,” “Ani,” “Ani Cathedral,” “Dikran…
