Paraw, Gyzylarbat District
Paraw
Paraw obasy | |
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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. 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. The nearest town is Janahyr and the nearest city is Gyzylarbat. In 2022, Paraw had a population of 1,070 people.