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A thousand years ago the city of Ani was the capital of
an Armenian kingdom that covered much of present day Armenia and
north-eastern Turkey. At that time Ani had a population of at least
100,000, known as the "city of a thousand and one churches".
Built on a plateau almost encircled by deep ravines - Ani's many
churches, palaces and fortifications were amongst the most technically
and artistically advanced buildings in Europe at that time.
Source and further information:
Ani - Gateway To The City
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