YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
1959
The opening of the David of Sassoun statue (sculptor Yervand Kochar) took place in the square near the railway station.
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1652-1705
A wealthy Erivan resident, Khodja Grigor, installed a supply of spring water from the upper parts of the Getar River to the Old District (nowadays, the center of Abovyan Street). Vardapet Hovhannes allocated money to construct a stone bridge over the Getar River. Khodja Panos started the construction of St. Zoravar in the place of the dilapidated Anania Chapel.
1981
The audio library of the National Children's Library named after Khnko Aper was opened in 1981.
