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Artavazik Church of the 7th century with huge khachkar monument behind.
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Huge khachkar monument behind Artavazik Church of the 13th century
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View of Byurakan as seen from the village of Tegher
Tegher
Coat of arms of Byurakan
Byurakan is located in Armenia
Byurakan is located in Aragatsotn
40°20′24″N 44°16′13″E / 40.34000°N 44.27028°E / 40.34000; 44.27028
Armenia
Province
Aragatsotn
Municipality
Ashtarak
Time zone
UTC+4
Armenian
Ashtarak Municipality
Aragatsotn Province
Armenia
Mount Aragats
Artavazik Church
basilica of Saint Hovhannes
khachkar
Byurakan Observatory
Viktor Hambardzumyan
Caucasus
Schmidt telescope
Road map of Byurakan and surrounding region.
Basilica of S. Hovhannes of the 10th century
Artavazik Church of the 7th century with huge khachkar monument behind.
Huge khachkar monument behind Artavazik Church of the 13th century
Pillar style khachkar with a Maltese Cross located behind a house in the village.

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