Eerie Destinations From Around the World, Pt. 2

Ani was Armenia’s medieval capital. It flourished from the 10th century as a cultural hub on the Silk Road. But warfare, devastating earthquakes, and shifting trade routes led to its complete abandonment. Today, its ruined churches, mighty walls, and vacant streets stand silent on a desolate plateau near Turkey’s border with Armenia. The place’s sheer emptiness is striking. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site, where visitors can walk through the ghost of a great city and feel the eerie quiet left behind by centuries of history.