Ashotashen Walls

The Ashotashen walls are an early defensive belt of the medieval city of Ani, associated with King Ashot III. According to historical records, the construction of these walls in 963 transformed the former hilltop settlement into a fortified city. The walls are part of the ruins of Ani, the medieval Armenian capital located near Akhurian.

near Akhuryan village, Shirak Province

Fortresses & Historical Sites