Abiward Explained

Abiward
Alternate Name:Abiwerd, Abiwert, Abiverd, Abivard, Abiourd, Bawerd, Bivard
Coordinates:37.3911°N 59.5667°W
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]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: E.J. Brill's first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913-1936. M. Th. Houtsma. 1993. BRILL. 37. 90-04-09796-1.