
Ani Archaeological Site is the largest archaeological area in Eastern Anatolia, located 42 kilometers east of the city center of Kars, on the western bank of the Arpaçay River, which forms the border between Türkiye and Armenia. Built on a layer of volcanic tuff, the settlement encompasses approximately 540 hectares, including its walled core and extensive surrounding residential areas. The settlement history of Ani extends back to the Chalcolithic Age. During the Middle Ages, it developed into
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Ani Archaeological Site, located 42 kilometers east of the city center of Kars on the western bank of the Arpaçay River which forms the border between Türkiye and Armenia, is the largest archaeological area in Eastern Anatolia. Built on a layer of volcanic tuff, the city encompasses approximately 540 hectares including its walled core and surrounding extensive settlement areas. The settlement history of Ani extends back to the Chalcolithic Age. During the Middle Ages it developed as a major trad
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