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The City of 1001 Churches. City of Ani: Then City of Ani: Now.

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City of Ani: Now

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An Armenian Capital

961-1045: Capital of Bagratid Dynasty The center of the Armenian Golden Age Became a trade route Armenian Catholicosate in 992

Sarkis IPeter I

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King Ashot I: 3 sides: Protective cliffs Fourth side: Fortified walls

East: Akhurian River West: Tzaghkotzadzor valley “City of forty gates”

How was it defended?

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How was it defended?

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Famous Sites

The Cathedral of Ani “Soorp Asdvadzadzin”

Started in 989, finished 1001 Architect Tridat 1071 Mosque

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St Gregory of Tigran Honents (1215)

Zakarid rule Wealthy

merchant

Famous Sites

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Lost to Armenians

King Gagik I Sons Hovhannes Smbat and Ashod IV

quarreledByzantine emperor was named in control

1064: Alp Arslan Seljuk Turks Two Earthquakes: 1319 and 1832

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More videos and pictures

You tube slide show Henry’s Trip:

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Henry’s Trip continued pt II

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Henry’s Trip continued pt III


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