Abareia

Abareia is a region in ancient Phrygia, located in what is now modern-day Turkey. The region is primarily known from ancient texts, particularly those of classical historians and geographers. Historical sources suggest Abareia was situated near the Sangarius River, a significant waterway in the region.

The exact boundaries of Abareia are not precisely defined in historical records and are subject to interpretation by scholars. Information concerning its inhabitants, political structure, or economic activities is relatively scarce compared to other regions of Phrygia. It is generally understood to have been part of the larger Phrygian kingdom and later incorporated into successive empires that controlled Anatolia, including the Persian Empire and eventually the Roman Empire.

References to Abareia in classical literature often occur in the context of describing the geography of Phrygia or recounting historical events involving the larger region. Its importance stems mainly from its location within a strategically vital area of Anatolia, which served as a crossroads for trade and military movements throughout antiquity.