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Source: Turkey’s ancient city Ani visited by 34,500 tourists in 2 months

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Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016, the city of Ani has been home to at least 23 civilizations…

Source: Millennia of history: Exploring ancient city of Ani in eastern Turkey

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The DK Eyewitness: Turkey guidebook describes Ani as “one of the most evocative historical sites in Turkey. Set on a windswept, grassy plateau along the Barley River (Arpaçay), the site contains important remnants of Armenian architecture, including the city walls protecting its northern border, parts of which are still intact.”

Source: The unique and evocative beauty of Ani – Fethiye Times

Ani is a Medieval Armenian city in Turkey located on the banks of Akhurian River. It was settled around 3000BC and has joined the ranks of other world cultural heritage sites by being recognized by UNESCO in 2016.

Source: The Ancient Ghost City Of Ani “the city of a thousand and one churches.”

Source: World heritage in Turkey: Ani, the forgotten ghost city of the northeast

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Turkey – Archaeological Site of Ani

Registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Ani archaeological site, also known as the “city of a thousand and one churches”, attracts tourists all year round.

Source: Ani – a combination of architecture, archaeology and geography creating a unique beauty – Fethiye Times

National Geographic Digital Nomad reaches Turkey’s ancient site of Ani, recently awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

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