Surb Hovhannes Church of Byurakan

Surb Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ Յովհաննես Եկեղեցի; translates to the "Church of Saint John") is an important 10th century basilica located in the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. There are two portals that lead into the building. The main entrance is from the side of the church, and has an inscription upon the lintel. Indications of the structure's age can be seen in the temple style steps leading up to S. Hovhannes and the Maltese Cross carved into the façade. Khachkars and other decorative stones may be found around the premesis. Not very far away from S. Hovhannes in the same village, are the ruins of the Artavazik Church of the 7th c. with a huge 13th c. khachkar monument directly across the ravine from the structure. 
== Gallery ==
Image:Byurakan S. Hovhannes Rear.JPG|Rear of the basilica with portal.
Image:Byurakan S. Hovhannes Interior.JPG|Interior
== References ==
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==External links==
*Byurakan Church
Category:Christian monasteries in Armenia
Category:Churches in Armenia
Category:Visitor attractions in Armenia
Category:10th-century architecture
ru:Церковь Святого Иоанн Крестителя (Бюракан)