Bulgaria on Instagram: "Did you know the First Bulgarian Empire once ruled more of the Balkans than any modern country today? 🇧🇬 Follow @Bulgaria 🎥 Unknown | DM for credit The First Bulgarian Empire rose in 681 AD, founded after victory over Byzantium. It stretched from the Black Sea to the Adriatic, covering parts of today’s Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Greece. At its height under Tsar Simeon (893–927), it was the dominant power in Eastern Europe. With over 350,00

Bulgaria on Instagram: "Do you remember this? 🇧🇬 Follow @Bulgaria 🎥 Unknown | DM for credit The First Bulgarian Empire was founded in 681 AD by Khan Asparuh after victory over Byzantium. It grew into a major Balkan power, ruling lands across today’s Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Hungary. Under Simeon the Great (893–927), it reached its height - expanding territory, spreading Orthodox Christianity, and giving rise to the Cyrillic alphabet. The empire lasted until 1018