YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1902

In 1902, the first railway line passed through Erivan, connecting it with Alexandropol (present-day Gyumri) and Tiflis.

In 1908, the second railway line connected Erivan with Julfa and Persia.

The emergence of railroad contributed to the economic development of the city.

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1971

Start of construction of "Cascade" complex.

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1879

The construction of Erivan's first town hall began, as did the construction of the city's first theatre.