YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2023


A Grand Piano Played with Feet: Musical Innovation in Shoghakat Park


A grand piano has found its place in Yerevan's "Shoghakat" park, offering a unique musical experience played with the feet. This creative project materialized through an open tender by the Yerevan Municipality, marking the 120th anniversary of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.

Crafted by the robotics company "Hands Do," this interactive addition showcases the intersection of technology and artistic expression. 

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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.

2004


The new administrative building of Yerevan Municipality was commissioned (architect: J.Torosyan).