YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1920


The plan of the Yerevan in 1920 by M.Astvatsatryan. The map depicts Yerevan as it looked before the implementation of the master plan for the reconstruction of the city by architect Alexander Tamanyan (in 1924-1936), which changed the character of the city from a regional center to a major capital.


In fact, this is the plan of the capital of the 1st Republic of Armenia.

The map has been hand-colored to show land use and contains an indication of points of interest.

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1936


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

2011


On September 20, the solemn opening ceremony of the new scientific complex of the Matenadaran was held.