In 1064, Turkish armies laid siege to Ani, a bustling, largely Armenian city of 200,000. They were ordered to destroy Ani, and kill everyone they found. In 2011, Elle Turkey used the ruins left behind for a fashion story.

The Flags Of Their Daughters

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4/24/09 3:10pm

[Moscow, April 24. Image via Getty]

Obama Administration Adds Allure, Subtracts Genocide Recognition

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4/07/09 10:00am

Actor Kal Penn is joining the Obama Administration as a public relations guy, meaning that speechwriter Jon Favreau will soon be giving up his trophy as the hottest youngster in the Administration. [Huffington Post]

Elle Turkey Shoots Fashion Spread In Ruined Armenian City

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