YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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4TH-2ND MILLENNIA BC


Shengavit settlement is an ancient settlement, an archaeological monument of the Kura Araxes culture. It is located in the southwestern part of the city in the Shengavit region. One of the most important archaeological monuments of Armenia from the Early Bronze Age.


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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.

1857


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