Following the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 1965 , Armenian nationalism had a widespread revival among the young Armenians within the Soviet-ruled Armenia . Thus , the hotel was named after the ancient city of Ani ( currently in Turkey ) , which served as the capital of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia between 961 and 1045 . The royal emblem of the Bagratuni dynasty was placed at the entrance to the hotel
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Ani Plaza Hotel