Chabora

Chabora (Ancient Greek: Χαβώρα) was an ancient town on the Euphrates, near Nicephorion, that probably derives its name from the Chaboras river.[1] Theophylact Simocatta mentions Ἀβορέων φρούριον, which is, according to William Smith, the same place.[2]

For the genus of moths, see Azeta.

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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