Bulgaria 1970, 1300th Anniversary of the Bulgarian State, Pliska Ruins

Bulgaria · 1970 · 13 stotinki

This stamp commemorates the 1300th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian State. The design features the ruins of the Great Basilica in Pliska, the first capital of the First Bulgarian Empire. The intricate details of the ancient stone walls and arches are depicted under a clear sky, symbolizing the nation's enduring heritage.

Issued in 1970, this stamp was part of a series celebrating Bulgaria's long history, looking back to its founding in 681 AD. Pliska was a major political and cultural center of early medieval Europe before it was destroyed in the 10th century.