Hovhannes Surb
Hovhannes Surb is a church in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 1,093 metres. Hovhannes Surb is situated near the village Agarak, as well as near Aghdzk.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century and Artavazik Church.
Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century
Archaeological site
The Arshakid Kings Mausoleum and Basilica is a grave monument complex that sits along a gorge overlooking the Amberd River, and is located in the center of the village of Aghtsk in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Arshakuni Buriap Vryptat at aghtsk 4th century is situated 3 km northwest of Hovhannes Surb.
Artavazik Church
Church
Artavazik Church of the 7th century is located in a stone field one kilometer northeast just a little outside the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Artavazik Church is situated 4 km north of Hovhannes Surb.
Byurakan astrophysic observatory
The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, or Byurakan Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the Armenian Academy of Sciences. It is located on the slope of Mount Aragats in the village of Byurakan in Armenia. Byurakan astrophysic observatory is situated 3½ km north of Hovhannes Surb.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Agarak and Aghdzk.
Agarak
Village
Agarak is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is located on Amberd River. The modern settlement was founded mainly by emigrants from Van, Gavash and Bitlis.
Aghdzk
Village
Aghdzk is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is home to the Arshakid Mausoleum, a large grave monument complex and basilica of the 4th to 5th centuries. Aghdzk is situated 2½ km west of Hovhannes Surb.
Voskehat
Village
Voskehat is a village in the Ashtarak Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, located on the right bank of Amberd river, 7 km southwest of the provincial capital Ashtarak. Voskehat is situated 3 km south of Hovhannes Surb.
Hovhannes Surb
- Type: Church
- Category: religion
- Location: Aragatsotn Province, Armenia, Caucasus, Asia
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Latitude
40.30151° or 40° 18′ 5″ north
Longitude
44.28332° or 44° 17′ east
Elevation
1,093 metres (3,586 feet)
Open location code
8HG6872M+J8
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In Other Languages
“Hovhannes Surb” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Hovhannes Surb”
- Armenian: “Հովհաննես Սուրբ.”
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