Abydos was attacked by the Athenians in the winter of 409/408 BC, but was repelled by a Persian force led by Pharnabazus, satrap (governor) of Hellespontine Phrygia.
Abydos was attacked by the Athenians in the winter of 409/408 BC, and was defended by a Persian force led by Pharnabazus, satrap (governor) of Hellespontine Phrygia.