Ani World Architectural Heritage of a Medieval Armenian Capital

This book contains the papers delivered at the First International Symposium on the history, culture, and architectural significance of Ani and an international appeal for its preservation. The symposium brought together the most prominent scholars who have studied this medieval city. The symposium was part of a series of events under the title "The Glory of Ani" commemorating the millennium of the Great Cathedral of Ani. Sponsored by the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, the symposium took place at the New York Historical Society on October 21, 1989.