Abiward

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 last 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.
It corresponds to the modern town Dargaz. The Bandiyan complex is located near Abiward.