“The capture of Yerevan fortress”

The game excursion called “The capture of Yerevan fortress” is provided for the pupils of secondary and high schools.

Taking into account thе importance of “ Eastern Armenia’s joining to Russia” theme and the fact that valuable documental materials and items highlighting this theme such as weapons, medals, flags, keys to the northern gate of Yerevan fortress and other items are kept in the Yerevan History Museum the museum suggests the lesson “Eastern Armenia’s joining to Russia” and the game excursion “The capture of Yerevan fortress”.

The game excursion is held in the form of a quiz. At the end of the game the “keys” to Yerevan fortress are handed to the won pupils who “occupy” the fortress due to their knowledge and the most active pupils are awarded with the medal “For capturing Yerevan fortress”.

Historical Overview

The museum of Yerevan history was founded in 1931. Being attached to the communal division of Yerevan City Council it was called Communal Museum and in 1936 it was renamed Yerevan History Museum.
At first the museum was located in one of the rooms on the second floor of the Yerevan Fire Department. In 1936 it was moved to the Blue Mosque (Gyoy Djami) where it functioned for about 56 years.
In 1994-1997 it was located in the building of former Hripsimeh Female Gymnasium. In 1997-2005-in the building adjacent to the secondary school n 1 after Shahumyan. In 2005 it was established in the newly built building of the Municipality of Yerevan making a unified architectural ensemble.