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Chabora (Ancient Greek: Χαβώρα) was an ancient town on the Euphrates, near Nicephorion, that probably derives its name from the Chaboras river. Theophylact Simocatta mentions Ἀβορέων φρούριον, which is, according to William Smith, the same place.

References

1. Ptolemy, Geography 5.18.6.
2. The History of Theophylact Simocatta, 4.10.

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Chaboras". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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