HISTORIC TIMELINE

860 BCEstablishment of Urartu

The first Armenian state of Urartu was established, marking the beginning of organized Armenian governance.

301Adoption of Christianity

Armenia became the first state in the world to adopt Christianity as its official religion.

1045Fall of the Bagratid Kingdom

The Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia fell, ending a significant era of Armenian autonomy.

1918Declaration of Independence

The First Republic of Armenia declared independence following the Russian Revolution.

1920Incorporation into Soviet Union

Armenia was incorporated into the Soviet Union as the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic.

1991Independence from the Soviet Union

Today’s Republic of Armenia became independent during the dissolution of the Soviet Union.