Ancient World

Abiward

Abiward or Abi-ward, was an ancient Sasanian 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.

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• ▸Gordion
• ▸Cathedral of St. Alban the Martyr
• ▸Christos Tsountas

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