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Black Sea Coast > Ahtopol > History
History of Ahtopol
The town is perched on the rocky peninsula at the place of a Thracian settlement. It was probably colonised in 6th century BC. Its name dates back to ancient times. The Romans called it Peronticus. The Byzantine leader Agaton restored the town after the barbarian invasions and gave it his own name Agatopolis. The Byzantine and the Bulgarians took it in turns.
At the end of 14th century called was called Ahtenbolu. It was burnt down and devastated by sea pirates many a time. In 1918 it was completely burnt down again. The present day town was built anew. There are remains of a fortress wall. The Assumption Church and the St. Yani Monastery are interesting sights. High above the town is Mt. Malka Papia in the Strandzha Mountain.
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