02, 2012 | 15:20
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag visited Ani, an Armenian historic capital. After touring Ani he advised that all should visit this place, Haberfx reports.
“It is a treasury of great history, culture and civilization. I will urge everyone to visit and see the culture and history,” he said, adding that Culture and Tourism Ministry is carrying out the renovation to the site.
During his trip Bozdag was accompanied by the Mayor of Kars, Governor of Kars province and MPs.
Turkish official did not mention Armenian origin of Ani. Moreover, there is not a single sign indicating it was an Armenian city.