YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1936


Moscow Cinema was built in the place of St. Poghos-Petros (Paul and Peter) Church.


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1860s


The English Park is one of the oldest parks in the city of Yerevan, dating back to the 1860s. It was frequently renovated until World War I, with a major renovation in 1910.

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.