YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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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.


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1919


The first Armenian radio station was launched during the years of the First Republic, on September 25, 1919.

1936


Moscow Cinema was built in the place of St. Poghos-Petros (Paul and Peter) Church.