YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1919


"Yerevan State University" was established.


By the decision of the government of the Republic of Armenia and the efforts of politician Sirakan Tigranyan, the "Yerevan State University" was established on May 16, 1919, and professor Yuri Ghambaryan was appointed as the first rector (1919–20).

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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.

1936


The Children's Railroad was built in the Hrazdan Gorge.