Qarachatan قەرەچەتان | |
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Village | |
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 Interactive map of Qarachatan | |
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| Coordinates:35°44′40.74″N45°11′41.92″E / 35.7446500°N 45.1949778°E /35.7446500; 45.1949778 | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Region |  Kurdistan Region |
| Governorate | Sulaymaniyah Governorate |
| District | Dokan District |
| Elevation | 2,895 m (9,498 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 155 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Qarachatan (Kurdish:قەرەچەتان) is aKurdish village[1] located at the foot of Mount Piramagrun[2] in theSulaymaniyah Governorate of theKurdistan Region inIraq.[3] Qarachatan is renowned for its archaeological significance, particularly theRabana-Merquly site, a major regional center of theParthian Empire. Situated on the western flank of Mount Piramagrun, the Parthian-era complex at Rabana-Merquly consists of two settlements linked by an extensive network of perimeter fortifications.[4]
One of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Qarachatan is the Stela ofIddi-Sin, King ofSimurrum. Dating back to theOld-Babylonian Period, the Stela is currently on display at theSulaymaniyah Museum.[5]
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 filmWhere Is Gilgamesh?, is another prominent figure from the region.[6][7]
As of 2020, the population of Qarachatan is estimated to be around 155 residents.[8]
