Kanaker has developed as a satellite town of Yerevan throughout the history . With many historical churches and monuments , Kanaker was severely damaged in the earthquake of 1679 . The town has played a key role in the Russian siege of Yerevan in 1827 . Many prominent figures of Armenian literature and art are natives of Kanaker such as historian Zakaria Kanakertsi , writer Khachatur Abovian and musician Djivan Gasparyan
earthquake of 1679
1679 Armenia earthquake
Kanaker-Zeytun District