Here, in the Ararat valley, there were large settlements of Armenia throughout its history. In 1935, the settlement merged with the village of Davalu in connection with the construction of a large number of housing for the workers of the new cement plant. And in 1939 he received the official status of the working settlement of Araratavan. In 1962, by order of the Soviet government of Armenia, Ararat was given the status of a city. The city of Ararat is known for its heavy industry - a cement plant and a gold ore processing factory functioned here for a long time. These industrial facilities have a significant impact on the region's ecology, causing environmental concern due to cement dust and cyanide emissions. In this regard, the city hosts international environmental projects aimed at protecting the environment and sustainable development. At present, Ararat is a city of republican subordination within the Ararat region.