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  Varna in ancient times
The name Odessos was first mentioned by Strabo, and the poet Skimno wrote that the city was founded from the Milletian Greeks in 572 B.C. - at the time when Astiag ruled in Midis.
In 341 B.C. Phillip II Macedonian succeeded to disunite the Thracian tribes and conquer the huge country of Odryses, together with the seacoast, his purpose is Moesia.
The agreement between Emperor Theodosius II and the Huns' leader Attila, signed in 447 in Odessos, succeeded to send away the conquerors and the region won a new chance.
varna.info.bg /english/antiquity_en.htm   (862 words)

  
 Varna, Bulgaria, Odessos, the Black Sea capital
The name of the town /Odessos – a settlement on water, "Watery"/ is not Greek but of an earlier linguistic origin which suggests the presence of an older village on the same territory.
After 2nd century BC, a substantial change in the religious life is to be traced in Odessos – the Thracian god Darzalas was raised as a supreme deity in the Pantheon of the town.
The supreme god of Odessos was the Thracian god Darzalas but most widely spread among the local population was the cult to Heros, the Thracian god-horseman.
www.geocities.com /nbulgaria/bulgaria/varna.htm   (1853 words)

  
 Thrace, Odessos - Ancient Greek Coinage thumbnail index - WildWinds.com
Gordian III & Serapis Æ28 (5 Assaria) of Odessos, Thrace.
Gordian III & Serapis Æ27 Pentassarion of Odessos, Thrace.
Gordian III & Tranquillina Æ28 of Odessos, Thrace.
www.wildwinds.com /coins/greece/thrace/odessos/t.html   (787 words)

  
 Roman Baths of Odessos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Odessos was one of the most prosperous towns of the Roman province of Lower Moesia.
It is believed to have been at the end of the second century AD, the earliest coins found in the baths plumbing system dating from the reign of emperor Septimius Severus (AD 193-211).
The initial excavations of the Roman baths at Odessos were carried out between 1959 and 1971, the northeastern part of the building remaining unexcavated.
www.roman-empire.net /articles/article-015.html   (360 words)

  
 The fortress of Odessos and Varna
Established in 6th century B.C. the town of Varna (Odessos) quickly proves to be a major strategic and commercial centre.
During 1st century B.C., as a part of the aim of the Gothic king Burebista as all Pontos cities, Odessos was damaged, and the fortress walls were destroyed.
According to a preserved sign from Odessos, the reconstruction of the fortress took place in the beginning of 1st century B.C., during the rule of emperor Tiberius.
varna.info.bg /english/castles_past_en.htm   (1313 words)

  
 Odessos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The city was named Stalin, after Josef Stalin, from 1949 to 1956.
Varna was founded by Greek colonizers in the 6th century BC as the polis Odessos.
Varna is called the sea capital of Bulgaria, because it is the biggest Bulgarian city on the coast.
www.therfcc.org /odessos-272485.html   (230 words)

  
 The Establishment of Odessos The Town during the Archaic and
According to an early written record Odessos /nowadays Varna/ was established by migrants from the Asia Minor town of Milet /cont.
During the first decades they aim mainly to the mother country – the town of Milet and the nearby territories on the western coast of Asia Minor but from the early 5th century BC priority was taken by the trade import from Athens.
The contacts of Odessos with the native Thracian population are well expressed by the presence of numerous works of the toreutics – metal decorations for horse trappings worked out in the typical for the Thracian art geometrical animal style, bronze and silver earrings, rings, bracelets, fibula and others.
www.varna-bg.com /museums/archaeology/enexhibit/enhall8.htm   (516 words)

  
 Odessos during the Roman Rule
It was in the winter of the year 72 - 71 BC Odessos was conquered for a short period by the Roman legions.
For the everyday life of the citizens of Odessos during 1st – 3rd century AD one can judge from the various writing facilities – stimuli, ink-holders, a pair of compasses, dice and pieces, a twelve sided lettered die for telling the future and others.
Inscriptions on marble serving as 'Posters' for announcing gladiator fights show that the citizens of Odessos were not indifferent to amusements of that kind.
www.varna-bg.com /museums/archaeology/enexhibit/enhall14.htm   (355 words)

  
 THE ROMAN THERMAE OF ODESSOS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Varna (the ancient name Odessos) boasts some of the biggest and best preserved Roman architectural monuments.
These are the renowned Roman Thermae (warm thermal baths), the biggest ever found in Bulgaria and the third largest in Europe.
Memorial inscriptions and statues of Honoured Citizens of Odessos lined along the building.
www.tourinfo.bg /staticweb/cities/varna/museums/termi/index_eng.php3   (258 words)

  
 Hotel Odessos. Varna, Bulgaria - Discounted rates at bookings.net
Restaurant – a visit to the restaurant of the “Odessos” hotel will convince you that the restaurant management is a piece of art.
The 3-star “Odessos” hotel is located in the commercial and business center of Varna and looks out to the Sea Garden foliage and the Black Sea blue ripples.
In close proximity to the hotel is situated the Festival and Congress Center, the City Hall of Varna and other administrative buildings and places of entertainment.
bookings.net /hotel/bg/hotelodessos.en.html   (503 words)

  
 Odessos AE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Odessos AE Odessos, Thrace; AE 17, after 200 BC; Sear 1680v.; gVF/VF
The Great God of Odessos reclining left, holding a phiale (a flat bowl used for sacrifice) and cornucopiae, a thyrsos (staff of Dionysos topped by a pine cone) before.
" as they called him was a common image on the coinage of Odessos.
www3.sympatico.ca /northshore3/html/odessoshz.html   (86 words)

  
 BSE-Sofia: Companies Admitted for trading   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Odessos Shiprepair Yard S.A. has reported a 53 per cent
Odessos Shiprepair Yard reported a record high net profit
On BSE—Sofia JSC was received an announcement from Odessos
www.bic.bia-bg.com /cpbseen/info.html?adid=2769   (181 words)

  
 Residence Odessos Varna: About Residence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The classy Bulgarian residence - “Residence Odessos” is situated near Varna (20 minutes from the sea, 15 minutes from the airport, cultural landmarks, shops, etc) and lies at the side of a small lake and overlooks beech woods and mild hills.
The surrounding nature gives the feeling of serenity and open air.
People willing to seize this investment opportunity will have the advantage to do so as of June 2005 when sales will begin.
www.residence-odessos.com   (138 words)

  
 Hotel in Varna , Bulgaria - Hotel Odessos 3 star hotel, Varna.
Hotel in Varna, Bulgaria - Hotel Odessos 3 star hotel, Varna.
Restaurant a visit to the restaurant of the Odessos hotel will convince you that the restaurant management is a piece of art.
No show up means charge of the reservation.
www.hotelrenters.com /hotels/hotel-in-Bulgaria/Hotel-Odessos.htm   (323 words)

  
 Gordian III & Serapis Æ27 Pentassarion of Odessos for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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Gordian III and Serapis Æ27 Pentassarion of Odessos
Gordian III and Serapis Æ27 Pentassarion of Odessos, Thrace.
www.trademe.co.nz /structure/auction_detail.asp?id=30903900&permanent=0   (369 words)

  
 Hotel Odessos, hotel reservation & booking - Hotel Odessos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Hotel Odessos, hotel reservation & booking - Hotel Odessos
Cancelation till 14 days before arrival free of charge.
In just 10 minutes on foot the guests of the hotel can reach the Palace of culture and sports, the famous Aquarium of Varna with sea exhibits, the Museum of History, the ethnographic museum, the cathedral and many more of the landmarks of the sea capital.
europehotels.ws /reservations/hotel/bg/varna/29034/hotel_odessos.html   (343 words)

  
 Odessos Shiprepair Yard SA - MGN Business Card Listing
Odessos Shiprepair Yard SA - MGN Business Card Listing
Drydocking vessels up to 35000 dwt, steel work, repairs of main & auxiliary engines,pumps,boilers,pipework,hull & tanks treatment
DOCKS SIZE CRANES Drydock 240x27x10 1x30,2x15,1x10t Float.Dock1 106x19x5,3 1x5t Lift.cap.4100t Float.Dock2 160x27x5,8 2x15t 12000t Total length of piers 1200m with 8x16t cranes,100t floating crane available *Maximum vessel's beam for drydocking is 26,60 m *Licensed repair stations of: ABB Turbo- chargers & LIPS Propellers
www.mglobal.com /companydetails.cfm?companyid=21638   (69 words)

  
 Thrace, Odessos - Ancient Greek Coinage - WildWinds.com
Thrace, Odessos - Ancient Greek Coinage - WildWinds.com
Click here for the Thrace, Odessos page with thumbnail images.
IANOC AV, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / O
www.wildwinds.com /coins/greece/thrace/odessos/i.html   (795 words)

  
 Ancient Imports - Lot Info: #4898 F/VF Thrace Odessos AE / Horse and rider
Home » Lot Info: #4898 F/VF Thrace Odessos AE / Horse and rider
#4898 F/VF Thrace Odessos AE / Horse and rider
Description: "A very nice bronze of Odessos, heavily copied by the Balkan Celts"
www.ancientimports.com /cgi-bin/lotinfo.pl?id=4898   (57 words)

  
 IGT - Archives
Id'S Oylof Feniz Open in Feniz, it was a great opportunity for some of the
Ouesreche, after watching Chriponsi miss three chances at a playoff victory, made
Ouesreche survived going into the water on the first playoff hole and won it
www.anasuya.com /IGT/300gentlemens.html   (638 words)

  
 Ancient Imports - Lot Info: #3675 VF/VF Celtic Copy of Odessos Thrace Bronze
Ancient Imports - Lot Info: #3675 VF/VF Celtic Copy of Odessos Thrace Bronze
Home » Lot Info: #3675 VF/VF Celtic Copy of Odessos Thrace Bronze
Description: An neat celtic copy of the early bronzes of Odessos
www.ancientimports.com /cgi-bin/lotinfo.pl?id=3675   (52 words)

  
 VICMART.COM Ancient Roman bronze coin 2 faces ODESSOS RRR in > Old coins > Coins - antiques, antique, collectible, ...
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: Ancient Roman bronze coin 2 faces ODESSOS RRR
This is a very rare ancient Imperial Roman bronze coin - colonial issue from the town of Odessos - now Varna in Bulgaria.
www.vicmart.com /ext/en/exrw/item=654   (1477 words)

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