Turkey's ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground
- image AI generatedFor centuries, Ani has stood on a windswept plateau near Turkey's border with Armenia, its ruined churches, fortifications and abandoned streets bearing witness to a city that once sat at the crossroads of trade, faith and political power.
- While the site is often associated with its medieval Armenian heritage, fresh archaeological work is shedding light on another chapter of its long history.
- Recent excavations have brought attention to a Seljuk-era burial ground, where traces of monumental tomb architecture and distinctive funerary practices are helping researchers piece tog
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- image AI generatedFor centuries, Ani has stood on a windswept plateau near Turkey's border with Armenia, its ruined churches, fortifications and abandoned streets bearing witness to a city that once sat at the crossroads of trade, faith and political power.
- While the site is often associated with its medieval Armenian heritage, fresh archaeological work is shedding light on another chapter of its long history.
- Recent excavations have brought attention to a Seljuk-era burial ground, where traces of monumental tomb architecture and distinctive funerary practices are helping researchers piece tog
Sources: Times of India