Eurasian steppeEurope
Old Great Bulgaria
Old Great Bulgaria was a state of the Bulgars on the Pontic–Caspian steppe north of the Black Sea, founded by Khan Kubrat. After his death Khazar pressure split the Bulgars. One group under Asparukh moved to the Danube and founded the First Bulgarian Empire, and another settled on the Volga.
Key facts
| Dates | 632 CE – 668 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Phanagoria |
| Founder | Kubrat |
| Religion(s) | Tengrism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.