Reportage : Ani the ancient capital of a Armenian kingdom.

Ani the  ancient capital of a Armenian kingdom.
10 juillet 2016
Ani the ancient capital of a Armenian kingdom.

© Alfred YAGHOBZADEH / Divergence

Damaged Frescoes inside the Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents in Ani, depicted the Life of virgin mary the Illuminator, in the middle third of the church is depicted the Life of Christ. Such extensive fresco cycles are rare features in Armenian architecture. the Ancient Armenian capital of a medieval Armenian kingdom, in Armenia. Kars at the Turkey-Armenia border. lies the empty, crumbling site of the once-great metropolis of Ani, known as "the city of a thousand and one churches." Founded more than 1,600 years ago, Ani was situated on several trade routes, and grew to become a walled city of more than 100,000 residents by the 11th century. In the centuries that followed, Ani and the surrounding region were conquered hundreds of times. Ani. Turkey. 28/06/2016

Lieu : ANI, TURKEY

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