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The 1,000-Year-Old Ani Walls

The 1,000-Year-Old Ani Walls Defy Time and History

Located in the Arpaçay Valley of Kars, Türkiye, the Ani Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage location, stands out not only with its multicultural heritage but also with its magnificent city walls, which have remained standing for over a millennium. Ani: The Cradle of Civilizations Throughout its long history, Ani was ruled by various civilizations

1,000-Year-Old Sundial Found in Ani Ancient City Goes on Public Display in Türkiye

1,000-Year-Old Sundial Found in Ani Ancient City Goes on Public Display in Türkiye

A remarkable 1,000-year-old sundial, recently unearthed in the ancient city of Ani—located near Türkiye’s eastern border with Armenia—has been unveiled to the public for the first time. This rare medieval timekeeping instrument was discovered during archaeological excavations at a historic bath complex within the site and is now being exhibited at the Kars Museum. Ani,