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Yerevan, older than Rome
Armenia’s capital is over 2,800 years old.
It grew out of the fortress of Erebuni, founded in 782 BC: 29 years before Rome.
It is called the “pink city”: many of its buildings are made of tuff, a pinkish volcanic stone.
Did you know? On a clear day, Mount Ararat can be seen from the city.
Words to listen to
| Audio | Romanization | Armenian | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerevan | Երևան | Yerevan | |
| mayrakaghak | մայրաքաղաք | capital city | |
| kaghak | քաղաք | city | |
| Ararat | Արարատ | Ararat |
Tap a row’s button to hear the word. Romanization and audio come from the app (Eastern Armenian).
