Obzor

Also known as: Gözeken, Obsor, Obzor (Bulgaristan), Obzor, Bulgaristan, Obzor (distrito), Obzor (grad), Obzor (město), ГР.ОБЗОР, Гьозека, Гьозекен, Навлох Фракійський, Обзор

Dating back to ancient times, Obzor has been known by several different names: Naulochos under the Thracians and Greeks, Templum Iovis under the Romans [1]. The Thracian and ancient Greek name of Obzor was Naulochos (Ναύλοχος) [1]. It was a small port on the coast of Thrace, a colony of Mesembria [1]. The ancient Romans named it Templum Iovis (Temple of Jupiter); Pliny called it Tetranaulochus [1].

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TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryBulgaria
Coordinates42.8169° N, 27.8832° E

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