Sarahs
Sarahs
Sarahs | |
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| Coordinates: 36°32′N 61°13′E / 36.533°N 61.217°E | |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Province | Ahal Province |
| District | Sarahs District |
| Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Population (1989 census) | |
• Total | 9,585 |
Sarahs (Turkmen pronunciation: [θɑˈɾɑχθ], also written Saraghs, Serahs, Sarakhs, Saragt, or Serakhs, the last a backformation of Russian: Серахс) is an oasis city in Ahal Province, Turkmenistan, and the administrative center of Sarahs district (Turkmen: Sarahs etraby). It is located at latitude 36°31' North; longitude 61°12' East and an elevation of 285m above sea level. It is one of the oases of the ancient Silk Road lying between Merv to the east and Mashhad to the west. In 1989 the city had a population of 9,585.