Qarachatan
Qarachatan (Kurdish: قەرەچەتان) is a Kurdish village at the foot of Mt. Piramagrun in Sulaymaniyah Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Qarachatan is renowned for its archaeological significance, particularly the Rabana-Merquly site, a major regional center of the Parthian Empire. Located on the western flank of Mount Piramagrun, the Parthian-era complex at Rabana-Merquly consists of two settlements connected by an extensive network of perimeter fortifications.
One of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Qarachatan is the Stela of Iddi-Sin, King of Simurrum. Dating back to the Old-Babylonian Period, the Stela is currently on display at the Sulaymaniyah Museum.
Notable individuals from Qarachatan include Karim Sharif Qarachatani, a psychologist, television personality, and author renowned for hosting talk shows. Karzan Kardozi, a filmmaker best known for the film Where Is Gilgamesh?, is another prominent figure from the region.
As of 2020, the population of Qarachatan is estmated to be around 155 resident.
Gallery
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Stela of Iddi-Sin, King of Simurrum, Old-Babylonian Period
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The rock-relief at Rabana-Merquly
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The sites of Rabana-Merquly near Qarachatan village
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Position of he rock-relief at Rabana-Merquly
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The rock-relief at Rabana-Merquly
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Detail of the rock-relief at Rabana-Merquly
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Piramagrun Mountain overlooking Qarachatan Village
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