YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2025


Yerevan's historic Red bridge, built in the 17th century, officially reopened after restoration work


On November 17, the restored 17th-century Red Bridge was opened in the heart of Yerevan.

The Red Bridge connected the city across the Hrazdan River to the road leading to Etchmiadzin, and until the construction of the Victory Bridge it remained the main connecting route.

Old residents of Yerevan called the bridge “Red” because it was faced with red tuff, or “Khodja-Plav Bridge,” after Khodja-Plav, a wealthy benefactor from Kanaker who renovated the bridge at his own expense after the 1679 earthquake.

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2010


On May 24, the underground parking for 500 cars built under Yerevan Freedom Square was opened.

1920


The plan of the Yerevan in 1920 by M.Astvatsatryan. The map depicts Yerevan as it looked before the implementation of the master plan for the reconstruction of the city by architect Alexander Tamanyan (in 1924-1936), which changed the character of the city from a regional center to a major capital.