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.
The attack on Abydos by the Athenians in the winter of 409/408 BC is described as being repelled by a Persian army led by Pharnabazus, who was the satrap of Hellespontine Phrygia.