Typology of the residential structures of medieval Ani

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  • Olga Baeva National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering

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https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2699

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Ani, medieval Armenia, residential architecture, building typology, Bagratids, Zakarids, dwellings

Abstract

Drawing on archaeological data and field research, this article proposes a typology for the residential structures of medieval Ani (10th–15th centuries). It investigates diverse dwelling types, from palaces and urban houses to mixed-use buildings and later adapted residences. The examination of their plans, materials and decoration reveals how architecture mirrored the city’s flourishing and eventual decline.

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Baeva, O. (2025). Typology of the residential structures of medieval Ani. Project Baikal, 22(86). https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/86.2699

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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

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