Paraw, Gyzylarbat District
Paraw
Paraw obasy | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Paraw Location in Turkmenistan | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′51″N 56°03′39″E / 39.0308°N 56.0609°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Balkan Province |
| District | Gyzylarbat District |
| Rural Council | Paraw geňeşligi |
| Population (2022 official census) | |
• Total | 1,070 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 |
Paraw, also known as Parau (in Russian: Парау) or Farāva (in Persian: "فراوه") is a village in Gyzylarbat District, Balkan Province, Turkmenistan.[1] The Paraw Bibi Mausoleum, which is argued to be among the most revered shrines in the country, stands on a nearby mound; the Parau Ata Mausoleum lies within the ruins of the ancient city of Paraw.[1][2] The nearest town is Janahyr and the nearest city is Gyzylarbat.[1] In 2022, Paraw had a population of 1,070 people.[3]
Etymology
Paraw as a name might from a nearby mountain called Partaw. Taw is a word that roughly translate as "Mountain," and "Par" might be a reference to the Parni, an ancient Iranian tribe.
History
Paraw might have been founded during the Dahae era by the Parni tribe.
Rural Council
The village is the seat of a rural council (geňeşlik) including two villages:
- Paraw, village
- Janahyr bekedi, village
References
- ^ a b c Brummell, Paul (2005). Turkmenistan. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 155. ISBN 978-1-84162-144-9.
- ^ "Travel in Turkmenistan: the Parau-Bibi shrine". turkmenistan.gov.tm. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ^ "Türkmenistanyň Statistika baradaky döwlet komiteti". www.stat.gov.tm. Retrieved 2025-12-04.