Pinkish stone ruins of Armenian cathedrals, churches, homes, fortresses, and palaces float eerily across the desolate grassy landscape. Most of the well preserved Armenian churches date from the late tenth century to early eleventh century. The most distinctive is perhaps the church of Christ the Redeemer, split perfectly in half by lightning, but still standing. Additionally there are smaller structures, which were once homes, the remains of the cities castle walls, and a fortress overlooking the ruins. Other sites include the (relatively hard to find) ruins of a Zoroastrian fire temple and a small Ottoman fort. From the area near the fort, look carefully across the ravine to see a collection of Karst caves that once served as home to troglodytic Anatolians.
Ani Cathedral. �
Citadel. �
City walls. �
Church of Ashot. �
Church of Bagarat-Arkaun. �
Church of the Holy Apostles. �
Church of the Holy Redeemer. �
Church of Saint Elia. �
Church of Saint Gregory of the Abughamrents. �
Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents. �
Georgian Church. �
Karst Cave Village. �
King Gagik's Church of Saint Gregory. �
Mosque of Minuchir. �
Virgins' Chapel. �
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