Qarqan

English

Map of the Dungan Revolt showing Qarqan (Qiemo)

Alternative forms

• Charchan, Cherchen, Jerjen

Etymology

Borrowed from Uyghur چەرچەن (cherchen).

Proper noun

Qarqan

1. Synonym of Qiemo
   • 2002, 韦黎明 [Wei Liming], 中国的丝绸 [The Land of Silk]‎^[1], Foreign Languages Press, →ISBN, page 20:

     Two pieces of embroidery found in Turpan and Qarqan (Qiemo), respectively, are decorated with the same design of a bird with two facing heads set in the midst of swirling grass and other tiny birds.

   • 2004, Tony Allan, The Archaeology of the Afterlife‎^[2], London: Duncan Baird Publishers, →ISBN, page 129:

     Qarqan Man
     One of the most striking finds was made at Zaghunluq, a site close to the town of Qarqan (also known as Cherchen) in the southeastern Tarim.