YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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1941

The Yerevan Zoo was established in the city.

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1765-1766

Еrivan Khanate ruler Huseyn Ali Khan, erected the town's largest mosque, Geok Jami (Blue Mosque). At the beginning of the 20th century, it was one of seven functioning mosques in Erivan. Restoration of the mosque in 1996-1999 was financed by Iran.

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1857

The first pharmacy was opened, which belonged to the Shakhnazarov. Construction began on a fountain in the town park.