ancient history of Bulgaria is extremely rich.In this small country we have visited various ancient peoples.The Byzantines, Greeks, Thracians, Romans and other peoples have left their mark on this earth.
Bulgarian history began in the late 5th century BC.The Bulgarian tribes were Utigurs, Kutrigurs, urogi, Barsils, Balanjar, Savirs and others.These peoples lived a nomadic life on the territory of the Lower Danube to the North Caucasus and the Caspian region.Bulgaria (Kutrigurs and Onogurs) in the 630s, formed a union.The history of Bulgaria began with the "Great Bulgaria" fallen thirty years after its founding.It happened as a result of the invasion of the Khazars.
part of the Bulgarian people, having moved to the north, formed on the territory of "Volga Bulgaria" (Bulgaria).Another part of the population (Bulgarians) moved to the west.Having settled on the lands of the future of the North-eastern Bulgaria, moved to the southern area.There they settled in the region of Stara Planina.
Over time, Bulgarians penetrated deeper into Thrace.In the 7th century was marked by the history of the Bulgarian state with its capital base - the town of Pliska.
Over the next three centuries, the state government has engaged in a reflection attack Byzantium.The Byzantine Empire was trying to destroy his new neighbor, but success in this business and has not achieved.
From 8 to 9 century history was marked by the accession of Bulgaria to the southern Balkan region of the Rhodope Mountains, an area extending south of the Stara Planina, the river basins of the Morava and the Timok.And the territory of the future of the North-Western Bulgaria.In addition, the State has joined the whole of Western and Central Macedonia.
Land consolidation continued under Boris 1. In that era were connected to cities such as Prilep and Ohril.At the same time, Bulgarian authorities have spread to some areas of the future of the Albanian lands.Local transformation Boris 1 cemented his son - Simeon.
the victory that won the leader of the alien tribe of Turkic Bulgarians Han Asparuh, was founded first the kingdom of Bulgaria.The history of existence of the state marked by the adoption in 864 year christening Boris 1. Thus, the kingdom entered the circle of Christian countries.
Board Boris 1 took place in the most important period for the state events.One of them - the invention of the Slavic alphabet Cyril and Methodius in 863.Since that time, Bulgaria is considered the "cradle" of literature and culture of the Slavs.
first Bulgarian state (the kingdom) reached its climax in the territorial and political power of 927 to 893 during the reign of Simeon the Great.The governor has significantly expanded the country's land.This happened after his victory over the Byzantines in 917, in the area of the river Aheloy.So Simeon expanded the borders to Greece (Gallipoli Peninsula), then seized Macedonia.After that, the governor has taken under the protection and management of its ally Serbia.
Between 927 for 969 years, Bulgaria was in decline.The government stood Peter 1. After the last war, poverty came.Robbery on the part of quite big feudal lords, crushing burden of taxes has led to resistance and discontent among the masses.It began Bogomil movement, which he founded and headed the priest lapping.
in 968 north-eastern part of Bulgaria was occupied by Kievan Prince Svyatoslav.However, after some time, he moved to the side of Boris 2, came to the throne after Peter 1.
Byzantine army, displacing Russian, Bulgarian occupied territory.Boris 2 has been captured.The former ruler remained hostage to the Byzantines in Constantinople.Emperor of Byzantium many of the territory of the Bulgarian state cut.
Western Bulgaria did not last longer than half a century.Army Basil 2 in 1014 defeated the army of Tsar Samuil.
