Byurakan, Surp Hovhannes Church (4 khachkars)

Surp Hovhannes Church is an important 10th century basilica located in the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Surp Hovhannes has two portals that lead into the building. The main entrance is from the side of the church, and has an inscription upon the lintel above the portal. Indications of the structure’s age can be seen in the temple style steps leading up to S. Hovhannes and the Maltese Crosses carved into the facade. Khachkars and other decorative stones may be found around the premises.