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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

The ancient city of Anı, an archaeological site located in Turkey's northeastern Kars province, amazes visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

The ancient city of Anı, an archaeological site located in Turkey's northeastern Kars province, amazes visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Known as "the world city" or "cradle of civilizations," Anı was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Located on the Turkey-Armenia border, Anı is one of the greatest historical and cultural gems in the country.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Anı was home to Urartu, Iskit, Persian, Macedonian, Slevkos, Arsaguni, Sasani and Kamsaragan civilizations, until it was conquered by Muslim armies in year 643.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Anı was ruled by Bagrationi dynasty in 884-1045, and by Byzantium in 1045-1064.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

It was conquered by Sultan Alparslan in Aug. 16, 1064.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

The site standing on an 85 hectare-area was home to many civilizations and languages throughout history, including Armenian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Georgian, Persian from 970 to 1320.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Muslims and Christians lived side by side in Anı for centuries.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Anı has been home to at least 23 civilizations, and there are many historical mosques, churches, cathedrals and cultural treasures.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Anı is also the first entrance to Anatolia from the Caucasus, for that reason it has a specific importance.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

It stands on Arpacay Canyon and the historical Silk Road route. Two waterfalls and the green nature in the region await the visitors.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

It has hosted many local and international visitors.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Ani brings together historical and natural beauties, thus attracts many history and nature enthusiasts, Özgen Beşli, a photographer, told Anadolu Agency.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

"Anı is amazing. There are two waterfalls, 4.5 kilometers away from the ruins. These waterfalls are fed with natural spring water," Beşli said.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

Both in winter and in summer time, waterfalls are spectacular, he added.

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Ancient city of Anı dazzles visitors with its extraordinary waterfalls and natural beauty

"I came here to admire nature and take nature photos. The view soothes my soul. The ancient city of Anı is very beautiful and I invite everyone to come here in all seasons, to enjoy the beauties, and take photographs," the artist said.