+The First Bulgarian Empire, founded circa 681, rose as a dominant power in Southeast Europe, laying the foundations for modern [Bulgaria](/wiki/bulgaria). It fostered a rich Slavic culture, challenging the [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine_empire) through centuries of conflict and achievement before its eventual fall in 1018.
+## See also
+- [Second Bulgarian Empire](/wiki/second_bulgarian_empire)
+- [Bulgarian Culture](/wiki/bulgarian_culture)
+- [Medieval Europe](/wiki/medieval_europe)
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