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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1879

The construction of Erivan's first town hall began, as did the construction of the city's first theatre.

2007

On November 16, the official opening ceremony of Northern Avenue took place, the construction of which began in 2002.

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