Dwellings of the Medieval City of Ani. Historiography and Research Results

Research on the medieval city of Ani, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Armenian kingdom, reveals significant advancements in understanding its residential architecture. The study, supported by the Russian Science Foundation, periodizes the historiography of Ani's dwellings, analyzing their evolution, typology, and stylistics over five centuries. It highlights both the achievements and limitations of past research, particularly the lack of new archaeological data and the inability to explore known monuments in situ due to environmental constraints. The findings raise questions about the depth of discussion on architectural issues across different residential quarters, streets, and buildings, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of Ani's cultural layers.

Baeva, O. V., & Kazaryan, A. Yu. (2022). Dwellings of the Medieval City of Ani. Historiography and Research Results. Actual Problems of Theory and History of Art, 12, 123–134. https://doi.org/10.18688/aa2212-01-07