YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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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2011

On September 16, the new complex of "Zvartnots" International Airport was opened.

1921

On 9 September 1919, the National Assembly of Armenia founded the History Museum of Armenia. The museum opened to visitors on August 20, 1921. Its first director was Yervand Lalayan.