Rabana-Merquly, Archaeological fortress in Zagros Mountains, Iraq.
The Rabana-Merquly complex includes two settlements connected by four kilometers of fortification walls along Mount Piramagrun, overlooking the Charmaga River floodplain.
The mountain fortress served as a regional center of the Parthian Empire during the first century BCE, controlling strategic trade routes through the Zagros highlands.
Two rock reliefs carved into cliff faces near the entrances display figures wearing ornate Parthian-style clothing, representing rulers from the ancient kingdom of Adiabene.
The site contains remains of rectangular structures identified as military barracks, demonstrating the fortress's role in maintaining control over the southeastern frontier.
Archaeological evidence suggests this location might be the lost city of Natounia, known only from rare coins dating to the first century BCE.
Location: Sulaymaniyah Governorate
GPS coordinates: 35.74415,45.23703
Latest update: March 13, 2025 03:59
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