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Samarobriva

also: Samarobrivae, Samarobrivam

A town of the Ambiani in Gallia Belgica (modern Amiens) that served as Caesar's army headquarters and winter quarters in 54-53 BC, where Trebatius was stationed. Cicero turns its name into a running joke for the back-of-beyond.

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