YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
1991
On September 21, Yerevan was proclaimed the capital city of independent Armenia.
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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.
2025
Yerevan's historic Red bridge, built in the 17th century, officially reopened after restoration work
