Ruins At Ani, Armenia-The Double Walls On The North Side Of The City- Ancient Citadel Of Ani in The Plain Of The Akhourian River-The Cathedral Church Of Ani-The Great Gate Of The Palace Of The Bahlavouni Princes-St.Saviour's Church Of Aboulgharib-Southern Side Of The City On The Akhourian River-The Northern Walls, Showing The Gate Of Kars-Interior Of The Cathedral Church, Looking Towards The Principal Altar

Description

The Ancient City of Ani is located in the southeast of the city of Kars and on the banks of the Arpaçay river. In the Ancient City of Ani, which has been home to many civilizations throughout history, there are ruins belonging to Pagratuni, Armenians, Byzantines, Seljuks, Georgians and Ottomans. Between 61 and 1045, it became the capital of Armenian rulers from the Pakraduni Dynasty. It became the center of the Armenian patriarchate in 992.