City history
Trace the evolution of Yerevan from the ancient Urartian fortress of Erebuni to its status as the vibrant, permanent-time capital of Armenia.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Likely related to strength or fortress"
The city began as the Urartian fortress of Erebuni, established as a strategic administrative center in the Ararat plain.
Fortress
Founded by King Argishti I of the Kingdom of Urartu.
Etymology disputed
The modern name has evolved over millennia, with historical connections to ancient settlements in the region.
Chapter two
Armenia abolished daylight saving time and transitioned from UTC+4:30 to a permanent UTC+4 offset.
Adjustments to regional time settings occurred as part of broader Soviet Union administrative time changes.
Chapter three
King Argishti I establishes the Erebuni fortress, marking the city's documented beginning.
The opening of the city's rapid transit system revolutionized urban movement in the capital.
The government officially ended daylight saving time to maintain a consistent UTC+4 year-round.
Yerevan serves as a central hub during the formation of the first modern Armenian Republic.