Emona (Burgas)
Emona (Bulgarian: Емона, Greek: Αίμος) is a village and seaside resort in southeast Bulgaria, situated in the Nesebar Municipality of the Burgas Province. The beach Irakli is 5 km from Emona. Emona lies close to Cape Emine. There are ruins of the ancient fortress nearby.
Emona is famous for being the birthplace of Thracian king Rhesus, who fought in the Trojan War. According to Homer's Iliad, Rhesus was killed by Odysseus and Diomedes.
References
- ^ "Резултат от справка". infostat.nsi.bg. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "С. ЕМОНА". Туристически портал на Община Несебър (in Bulgarian). 12 May 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "The Iliad by Homer - Book 10". classics.mit.edu. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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