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Palace of Omurtag

🇧🇬 Bulgaria · 9th century

Palace of Omurtag in Bulgaria
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The Palace of Omurtag or Aul (Aulē) of Omurtag (Bulgarian: Аул на Омуртаг, Aul na Omurtag) is an archaeological site in northeastern Bulgaria dating to Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages located near the village of Han Krum in Shumen Province.

The site has been pinpointed as the location of a fort and palace of Omurtag, ruler (kanasybigi) of the First Bulgarian Empire in 815–831, as mentioned in the Chatalar Inscription of 822. Earlier structures in the vicinity of the fortress have been identified as the Arian episcopal see of a Gothic bishop.

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Palace of Omurtag ranks #4,417 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #17 of the 27 mapped in Bulgaria. Founded c. 850, it is older than 94% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 65 atlas entries founded in the 9th century. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Bulgaria compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palace of Omurtag?

Palace of Omurtag stands in Bulgaria, at 43.18528°, 26.89833°.

When was Palace of Omurtag built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 850. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Palace of Omurtag?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,417 of 8,133 worldwide, and #17 in Bulgaria. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Palace of Omurtag?

Shumen Fortress, about 9 km away.

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