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