YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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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.


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1850


In Yerevan the female school was opened on January 2 and named in honour to St. Hripsime.

2025


Yerevan's historic Red bridge, built in the 17th century, officially reopened after restoration work