world.wikisort.org - ArmeniaByurakan (Armenian: Բյուրական), is a major village in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia, located on the slope of Mount Aragats. The village is home to several historical sites including the 7th-century Artavazik Church, the 10th-century basilica of Saint Hovhannes and a huge 13th-century khachkar monument.
Place in Aragatsotn, Armenia
Byurakan
Բյուրական |
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View of Byurakan as seen from the village of Tegher |
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Coordinates: 40°20′24″N 44°16′13″E |
Country | Armenia |
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Marz (Province) | Aragatsotn |
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• Mayor | Zarzand Babayan |
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• Total | 21.27 km2 (8.21 sq mi) |
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Elevation | 1,460 m (4,790 ft) |
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• Total | 4,345 |
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Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
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It is also home to the Byurakan Observatory.
Byurakan Observatory
Byurakan observatory is founded in 1946 by Viktor Hambardzumyan, Armenian scientist. There are several telescopes. The diameter of the biggest telescope is 2.6m (the biggest telescope in Caucasus). There is also 1m Shmidt telescope.
Gallery
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.
Nearby sites
Towns
Villages
Historical sites
See also
References
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Aragatsotn Province |
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Capital: Ashtarak |
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На других языках
- [en] Byurakan
[ru] Бюракан
Бюрака́н (арм. Բյուրական) — село в Армении, расположен на юго-восточном склоне Арагаца в Арагацотнская область. Бюракан известен тем, что здесь расположена Бюраканская астрофизическая обсерватория.
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