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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1918


On May 28, Yerevan was declared the capital city of the First Independent Republic of Armenia.

2025


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