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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1907


The Shustov & Sons Company set in operation the first power plant on the Hrazdan River.

2011


On September 20, the solemn opening ceremony of the new scientific complex of the Matenadaran was held.