Museumification of Ani: historical experience and perspectives

Authors

  • Olga Baeva National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
  • Armen Kazaryan National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering
  • Arev Samuelyan National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

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https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2695

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Ani, museumification, architectural and archaeological complex, conservation, cultural heritage

Abstract

The article analyzes the problems of museumification of the ruins of the medieval city of Ani. It considers key issues and threats and proposes an integrated approach that combines modern conservation methods, digital technologies, and the development of tourism infrastructure. The necessity of international cooperation for the preservation of Ani as a World Heritage site is substantiated.

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Baeva, O., Kazaryan, A., & Samuelyan, A. (2025). Museumification of Ani: historical experience and perspectives. Project Baikal, 22(86). https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2695

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2025-12-09

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No. 86 (2025): diversity

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refereed articles - heritage

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Copyright (c) 2025 Ольга Баева, Армен Казарян, Арев Самуелян

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