YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
2011
On August 14, the solemn opening of first "TUMO" Center for Creative Technologies took place in Yerevan.
The TUMO is a free education center for teenagers ages 13-19 specializing in technology and design.
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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.
1921
The National Gallery of Armenia was founded in 1921 by the decision of the Government of Soviet Armenia, as one of the five departments of the State Museum - the Art Department. Martiros Saryan was appointed the director of the museum. As the first state museum of Armenia, it was officially opened to visitors on August 14, 1921.
