YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY

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2011


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


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1887


In 1887, Nerses Tairyan started producing cognac in Yerevan.

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.