Abiward or Abi-ward, was an ancient Sasanian city in modern-day

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excavations at the ancient city of Abiward have been made in the 20th century about 8 km west of Kaka () in an area of 12,000 m². The central ''tell'' is 60 feet high and 700 feet round. Abiwert-panorama

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ABĪVARD: a town in medieval northern Khorasan
Archaeological sites in Turkmenistan Sasanian cities Nishapur Quarter Ahal Region {{Turkmenistan-geo-stub