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Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia.

Yerevan-Map-Armenian-Labels
Yerevan-Map-Armenian-Labels

It sits along the Hrazdan River in the Ararat Plain. The city is a major center for culture and industry. It is also one of the oldest cities in the world.

Shengavit Settlement 2
Shengavit Settlement 2

People have lived in this area since at least 3200 BC. This makes the land very important to the history of the region.

The city's story began with a great fortress called Erebuni.

Erebuni Fortress, Yerevan, Armenia 01
Erebuni Fortress, Yerevan, Armenia 01

King Argishti I of Urartu built this fort in 782 BC. He wanted it to be a royal capital and a religious center. The fortress helped guard the land against attacks from the north.

Erevan - La forterese d'Erebouni 07
Erevan - La forterese d'Erebouni 07

Archaeologists found stone slabs there with writing on them. These inscriptions are like a birth certificate for the city.

Many things changed the city over the long centuries. In 1603, the Safavid Empire moved many Armenians away to Iran. Later, a large earthquake in 1679 destroyed much of the city.

2014 Erywań, Ulica Arama 3 (01)
2014 Erywań, Ulica Arama 3 (01)

People had to rebuild on a smaller scale after that. In 1828, the Russian Empire took control of the area. This led to many Armenians returning to live in their homeland again.

Today, Yerevan is a very large and growing place.

Yerevan 2012 February
Yerevan 2012 February

In 2022, the population was 1,086,677 people. This is more than 35% of all the people in Armenia. The city has changed a lot since the time of the Soviet Union.

2014 Erywań, Budynek Zgromadzenia Narodowego Republiki Armenii
2014 Erywań, Budynek Zgromadzenia Narodowego Republiki Armenii

Now, you can find many new shops, restaurants, and street cafés. There is a lot of new building happening throughout the city.

There are many amazing sights to see in Yerevan.

Mount Ararat and the Yerevan skyline
Mount Ararat and the Yerevan skyline

You can see the huge Mount Ararat from almost anywhere in the city. It is a very important symbol for the Armenian people. The city is also famous for its many museums and theaters.

Armenia Museum of Art and History
Armenia Museum of Art and History

The National Gallery is the largest art museum in the country. You can also visit the Matenadaran to see ancient books.

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