Church of Saint John, Mastara explained

Building Name:Church of Saint John
Սուրբ Յովհաննես Եկեղեցի
Map Type:Armenia#Aragatsotn
Map Size:275
Location:Mastara, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Geo:40.4516°N 43.8839°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Architecture:yes
Architecture Style:Armenian
Year Completed:5th century

The Church of Saint John (Surp Hovanes), also known as Mastara Church, in Mastara, Armenia dates from the 5th century. It features a variation of the cruciform plan and central cupola'd church. In accordance with its square plan, the four projecting apses, inward-facing circular and outward facing polygonal, offer the requisite supports to hold up the imposing polygonal cupola. The complex church designs are like those in Avan and St. Hripsime Church, Echmiadzin.

The works of medieval architecture in Mastara include, among others, numerous khachkars.

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