YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1976-1987


The Sports and Concert Complex was built on Tsitsernakaberd hill.


Sports and Concert Complex named after Karen Demirchyan is one of the largest concert complexes in Yerevan.

The complex was opened in 1983, but due to a major fire that occurred a year and a half later, it was closed until the end of reconstruction at the end of 1987.

The complex was designed by Armenian architects A. Tarkhanyan, S. Khachikyan, G. Poghosyan and G. Musheghian.

The construction was carried out under the leadership of I. Tsaturyan, A. Azizyan and M. Aharonyan.

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2024


“Yerevan Ballet Fest” as a new symbol of the city’s culture

1265


The Amenaprkich khachkar (cross stone) was erected in Kanaker in 1265. It is among the few that withstood the devastating earthquake of 1679.