Latest / The Story of Armenia: Survival Through Empires and Genocide — Fexingo History
Ani's Thousand Churches: The City of 1001 Churches
In Episode 203 of The Story of Armenia, Lucas and Luna wander through the ruins of Ani, once the glittering capital of the Bagratid kingdom, known as the 'City of 1001 Churches.' They uncover the architectural genius of Trdat, who built the cathedral that inspired the great Hagia Sophia, and trace the city's rise under King Gagik I to its tragic fall to the Seljuks in 1064. Along the way, they explore the carved friezes of the Church of the Redeemer, the haunting frescoes of the Tigran Honents, and the strange legend of the 'snake' that protected Ani's walls. But…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.