Dating from the 12th century, this majestic structure was built after the Seljuk conquest of Ani. Originally two levels, the ground floor and basement survive to the present day. The portal door – the entrance to the palace – features star motifs and is considered among the finest examples of Seljuk architecture. The beautiful fountain in the Selçuklu Palace (Selçuklu Sarayı) points to the magnificence of the original structure.