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What local volcanic stone, prized for its pinkish hue, gives the capital city of Yerevan its iconic color?

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Correct answer: Tuff

Yerevan is affectionately known as the 'Pink City' because so many of its buildings are constructed from natural pink tuff. This volcanic rock is abundant in Armenia and is highly durable yet easy to carve. It gives the city's architecture a warm, glowing appearance, especially during sunrise and sunset. Photo: Սէրուժ Ուրիշեան (Serouj Ourishian), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

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