Some thousand years ago, the old Armenian capital Ani rivaled the likes of Constantinople, Baghdad and Cairo in size and influence. Historically Ani has been an Armenian settlement from the times immemorial. It is first mentioned in the 5th century Armenian chronicles as a strong castle built on a hilltop. Ani was made capital...
Ashot I Bagratuni
With the decline of the previously ruling Mamikonian dynasty, the Bagratids emerged as one of the most powerful noble families in Armenia. Ashot I Bagratuniย (ิฑีทีธีฟ ีีฅีฎ) was anย Armenianย prince of Bagratid lineage. The resilient character of King Ashot I, forged through the heroic national liberation struggle of 850โ855, eventually made the 35โyear old the Lord...
