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Ancient Ani attracts attention
Ancient Ani attracts attention
The ancient city of Ani in eastern Turkey, dubbed as the cradle of civilizations, is an attractive spot for both domestic and foreign tourists with its historical richness.
Located along Turkey’s border with Armenia, the site, including Islamic architectural work from the 11th and 12th centuries, was the capital of Armenian emperors from 961 to 1045 A.D. at the time of the Pakradouni Dynasty.
The first settlement in Ani dates back to 3,000 B.C. and its history was home to nearly two dozen civilizations.
Tourists show great interest in the Mosque of Abul Manucehir, the first Turkish mosque, the Amenaprgiç Church, and the Ani Cathedral.
Also called the World City, the City of 1,001 Churches, the Cradle of Civilizations, and the City with 40 Doors, the ancient city was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2016.
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