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Ani is a lost and buried city in Türkiye, Asia. UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Ani dates it to c. 10th to 13th century CE. UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Ani also records: “Medieval capital.”
The ruined Armenian capital known as the city of 1,001 churches.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 900 CE - 1300 CE c. 10th to 13th century CE UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Ani | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Medieval capital UNESCO World Heritage List: Archaeological Site of Ani | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,100 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 900 CE - 1,300 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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