Land of 1001 Churches: Exploring the Lost City of Ani, Türkiye (Turkey)

Описание: Join me on a journey through the hauntingly beautiful ruins of Ani, the legendary “Land of 1001 Churches," located on Türkiye’s remote eastern frontier. Once a powerful medieval Armenian capital, Ani is now a windswept ghost city filled with crumbling cathedrals, ancient fortifications, and breathtaking views across the border into modern-day Armenia.

In this travel guide, I take you on a 2.5-mile loop walk through the archaeological site, highlighting the major structures and sharing a little of the history behind each one. From the towering Cathedral of Ani to lesser-known chapels carved into the cliffs, this is a place where cultures, empires, and religions once collided, and left their mark.

If you're curious about ancient history, off-the-beaten-path travel, or Türkiye’s lesser-known gems, this guide is for you.

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Links/Information Discussed in This Video:
UNESCO website: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1518/
Map of Site (click on each location for further information): http://www.virtualani.org/citymap.htm

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:05:07 Selçuklu Sarayı / Seljuk Palace
00:06:43 Gagik Church
00:07:11 Abughamrents Church
00:08:24 Manuchihr Mosque
00:09:38 The Citadel
00:11:01 The Cathedral of Ani
00:11:53 Ani Tigran Honents Church
00:13:47 Summary
00:14:30 Accessibility

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