YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
2021
In May, "Yerevan Park" was opened. "Yerevan Park" is the largest theme park in the region.
The park features more than 20 attractions from leading European manufacturers. The park has a variety of children's, family and exciting attractions, both indoors and outdoors.
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1265
The Amenaprkich khachkar (cross stone) was erected in Kanaker in 1265. It is among the few that withstood the devastating earthquake of 1679.
1603
The Safavid army then laid siege to Yerevan on 15 November. The Persian army of Shah Abbas I conquered the Yerevan fortress after 9 months of siege, whereas the other towns of the Eastern Caucasus surrendered to the Shah with practically no resistance. Hundreds of thousands of Armenians, including residents of Yerevan, were taken captive and sent to Persia.
