Turkish Anadolu agency has published a story about Ani – a ruined medieval Armenian city now situated in Turkey’s province of Kars. The source reminds that between 961 and 1045, Ani was the capital of the Bagratid Armenian Kingdom. The medieval city combines residential and religious structures characteristic of a medieval urbanism built up over the centuries by Christian dynasties and was included in the UNESCO heritage list.
The agency however, presents the site as not merely Armenian but an archaeological site of common heritage which has been home to many civilizations such as the Saka Turks, Sasanians, Bagratid Dynasty, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ottomans and Russians.
It is notable that the story refers to the city with its original Armenian name Ani, departing from the long practice in Turkish historiography to name the city with its Turkish version “Anı.” This has been the case as part of the Turkification policy of geographical names.
It is noted that over the recent years Ani has become more famous as Turks from across the country visit the place especially in winter to see the site under snow.
The story is accompanied by images of snow-covered city ruins.
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