YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2011


On September 21, the 20th anniversary of the RA Independence was celebrated on which occasion a military parade was held in Republic Square.


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1857


The first pharmacy was opened, which belonged to the Shakhnazarov. Construction began on a fountain in the town park.

1679


On June 4, a strong earthquake completely destroyed the town. The Yerevan Fortress was destroyed completely, so were the following churches: Poghos-Petros, Katoghike, Zoravor and the Gethsemane Chapel.