Emona, Burgas Province
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Emona (Greek: Aemon) is a village and seaside resort in southeast Bulgaria, situated in Obshtina Nessebar in 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 legendary birthplace of Thracian king Rhesus, who fought in the Trojan War. According to Homer's Iliad, he was killed by Odysseus and Diomedes.
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