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.
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
See also
List of municipalities in Balkan Province
References