During the soviet era religious activities were banned so the mosque had to be turned to history museum to escape demolition. Following Armenian independence it was renovated with support from Iran
The only remained place from the time Iran governed Armenia; the rest has been ruined in an earthquake almost 100 years ago. It was repaired by Iranians and is managed by them now.
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