Abiward
Abiward or Abi-ward, was an ancient Sassanid city in modern-day Turkmenistan.
| Alternative name | Abiwerd, Abiverd, Abivard, Abiourd, Bawerd, Bivard |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°23′28″N 59°34′0″E |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
Archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Abiward have been made in the last century to about 8 km west of the Kahka station in an area of 12,000 m2. The central tell is 60 feet high and 700 feet round.[1]
It corresponds to the modern town Dargaz. The Bandiyan complex is located near Abiward.[2]
References
- M. Th. Houtsma. E.J. Brill's first encyclopaedia of Islam 1913-1936. BRILL. p. 37. ISBN 90-04-09796-1.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2017-12-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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