Abiward
 Ruins of Abiward (Turkmen: Abiwert), Ahal Province, Turkmenistan | |
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| Alternative name | Abiwerd, Abiwert, Abiverd, Abivard, Abiourd, Bawerd, Bivard |
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| Coordinates | 37°23′28″N 59°34′0″E / 37.39111°N 59.56667°E |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Public access | yes |
Abiward or Abi-ward, was an ancient Sassanid city in modern-day Turkmenistan. Archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Abiward have been made in the 20th century about 8 km west of Kaka (Russian: Каахка) in an area of 12,000 m2. The central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round.[1]
References
- ^ M. Th. Houtsma (1993). E.J. Brill's first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913-1936. BRILL. p. 37. ISBN 90-04-09796-1.