There the new town was built called Akants (Նոր Արճեշ (, New Artchesh in Armenian and Erciş () in Turkish). While the new site inherited the old city's name and identity, as well as most of the population, some of the old site's residents moved out into the surrounding countryside instead and settled in villages such as Çelebibaği. In 1890 64% of the population of the district was Armenian.
The new town, Akants (Նոր Արճեշ (, New Artchesh in Armenian and Erciş () in Turkish), emerged from the old city's remnants. While it retained the old city's name and inhabitants, some residents moved to nearby villages like Çelebibaği. In 1890, 64% of the district's population was Armenian.