Kizkale
Monastery
On a dramatic
promontory
encircled by the
Akhurian river
and protected by
vertical cliffs
Walls below the Citadel
Walls descend
from each side of
the citadel to the
ravine, protecting
the city from a
flanking attack.
The
Citadel or Inner City
This low, flat topped, hill contained the palace of the rulers of Ani plus several churches.
The Ruined
Bridge
The remains of
a bridge from
the 10th century
that once
spanned the Akhurian river.
Monastery of the Virgins
A monastery
with an early
13th century chapel built on
a ledge of rock above the river.
Church of Tigran
Honents
Built in the year 1215 by a rich merchant.
The interior is
covered with
wall-paintings.
Mosque of
Minuchihr
Founded by the emir Minuchihr in the 1070s - the present structure is probably from
the 12th century.
The Cathedral of Ani
The largest and most important church in Ani: a building of world architectural significance.
Church of
the Redeemer
A circular church
with eight apses.
It was constructed
around the year
1035, and split
apart in 1957.
Church of
Saint Gregory
It was built as a
chapel for the
Pahlavuni family and is probably
from the late
10th century.
Church of the Holy
Apostles
Only a few walls remain of this
11th century church, but much of the later
narthex survives.
The Monastery of Khtzkonk
A remarkable set of five churches, 25km southwest
of Ani, Four were destroyed during the 1950s.
The Monastery of Bagnayr
The remains of
this important
11th century
monastery are
several miles to
the west of Ani.
The
Underground City
The cliffs have
layers of soft
stone between
harder basalt -
ideal for cutting
chambers into.
King Gagik's
Church
Built between 1001 and 1005.
A copy of the celebrated 7th century church
of Zvartnots.
The Merchant's
Palace
Built in the 12th
or 13th century.
It was probably
the residence
of a wealthy
Ani merchant.
The "Fire
Temple"
The remains of a Zoroastrian temple that dates from between the 1st century to the mid 4th century AD.
The City Walls Of Ani
An impressive
line of massive
double walls with towers. They date
from the end of
the 10th century.
The Monastery of Horomos
Burial place of
the kings of Ani and one of the most important religious centres
in the kingdom.
Road past the Fallen Minaret
A paved road ran from the main city gate towards the citadel, passing
a minaret that
fell around 1890.
The City of Kars
50km north-west
of Ani, Kars is
still a living city.
Includes pages on its history and the 10thC cathedral.
Magazberd + nearby sites
One of several castles that protected Ani. Nearby sites include several old churches.
The Basilica of Tekor
The remains of
a fifth century church; the earliest known domed church
in Armenia.
Churches to the North of Ani
A church from the
early 10th century
in Oğuzlu village
Plus another from the 13th century
called Kizil Kilise.
Church of the Shepherd
A complex and unique church located outside
the city walls. Destroyed in 1966 by an earthquake.
The "Georgian Church"
The ruins of a single naved
church that was used by members of the Georgian Church in Ani.
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