Portal:Bulgarian Empire/Did you know/6

... that Nessebar (pictured) was an important and well-protected Black Sea port and had over 40 churches?
... that after the Siege of Constantinople (718) Khan Tervel was called by the contemporary historians "the Saviour of the World" after the Bulgarians massacred 32,000 Arabs in the decisive battle?
... that Emperor Michael Shishman was the last medieval Bulgarian ruler who desired to capture Constantinople?
... that the Avar Khanate was completely destroyed by Khan Krum in 806?

Archive • Read more...