YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2020


Like most countries in the world, Armenia, unfortunately, also could not stay away from the coronavirus pandemic.


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1877


Erivan officially received the status of a town and the construction of Tairov's Wine and Brandy Factory began in the place of the Yerevan Fortress.

1679


On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.