City Wall

Armenia / Armavir / Aragats /
 place with historical importance, wall(s), city wall
Once a strongly fortified citywall protected Ani. As the weakest side was the northern one due to geographical reasons, this side was the strongest of all. The Armenian King Aschot III began to built it 972 and it was fortified and extended by King Smbat 977 - 990 (Arm: Սմբատյան Պարիսպներ). The Seldshuk King Menücer renovated it in the 11th century after he had taken the city. The relatively good state of the wall is due to the fact that after every conquest, the new rulers renovated the wall. The main damage was caused by the large earthquake 1319.
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Coordinates:   40°30'32"N   43°34'23"E
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