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Artavazik Church

Region

Aragatsotn

Distance from Yerevan

36.1 km

Type

Monastery/Church

Artavazik Church is located 1 km east of the village of Byurakan. The church is a 7th-century structure built from red and black tuff stone. It belongs to the type of small, single-apse churches and features a cruciform plan with a dome. There are no mentions of the church in historical sources, and unfortunately, the stone inscriptions have not been preserved. The church is also known by the names Saint John and Holy Mother of God. In medieval Armenian ecclesiastical architecture, Artavazik Church holds a special place, standing out for its distinctive and original design. Today, the church is in a partially ruined state.

Interesting

facts about Artavazik Church

Facts

To the east of the monument, a 13th-century khachkar (cross-stone) still stands.

It is assumed that the church was named after its founder, Artavazd.

Weather in Aragatsotn

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Artavazik Church depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Artavazik Church

The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory

3 km

The Aghdzk Mausoleum

10 km

Tegher Monastery

12 km

Tsiranavor Church

15 km