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Aruch Caravansarai

The Aruch Caravansarai is a 13th century caravansarai near Aruch, Armenia. The site is a protected momument.

Description

According to historian Antony Eastmond, the existence of a caravansarai in Aruch dates to the period of the Zakarid dynasty, during which time the Zakarids built a network of Seljuk-inspired caravansarais to draw trade towards Ani. Talin and Chrplu fell into this network alongside Aruch. Historian Anthony Bale described the current structure in Aruch as "beautiful" and built around a central hall where the animals could have been kept. He contrasted this caravansarai with more elaborate examples that accommodate human travelers on higher floors. Other elements of the structure include a single southern entrance, buttressed walls, and arches. Travel writers suggest that the Aruch caravansarai is possibly the most visible in Armenia given its prominent position near the highway.

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