Pliska || Bulgaria || the first capital

Welcome to our journey into history. Today, we explore Pliska, the first capital of Bulgaria. Pliska may look like a small town today, but more than a thousand years ago, it was the heart of a great empire. Around the year 681, Con Aspera made Pliska the capital of the first Bulgarian Empire. At first, it was just a camp, but soon strong walls and fortifications rose, covering a huge area. This showed the power and military strength of the Bulgarians. In 811, the Byzantine army attacked and burned the city. But Khan Omertag rebuilt it with stone, using Roman-style designs. Later, under Boris I, Bulgaria accepted Christianity in 864. At this time, the Great Basilica was built, one of the largest churches in the Balkans. A monastery was added too, where the students of Saint Cyril and Methodius worked to spread learning and faith. Pliska remained the capital until 893, when Tsar Simeon I moved it to Preslav. After that, Pliska slowly lost importance and was destroyed in wars. Today, the ruins of Pliska are a National Archaeological Reserve, reminding us of Bulgaria's early history and culture. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more stories from the ancient world heritage sites.