From the fall of communism in 1989 to its accession to the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria underwent profound political, economic, and social transformations, reshaping its national identity and place in the world.

The Vinca Culture was a prominent prehistoric civilization that flourished during the Neolithic period, from 5700 to 4200 BC. Centered primarily in what is now Serbia, Romania, and Northwestern Bulgaria, the Vinca Culture extended its influence into Hungary, Macedonia, and Greece.

The Glina-Schneckenberg culture, though centered beyond Bulgaria's modern borders, left a significant imprint on the broader canvas of Southeast Europe's prehistoric era, highlighting the interconnectedness of early cultures.

From 1878 to 1944, during the era of the Third Bulgarian State, Bulgaria experienced a profound period of transformation, marked by significant societal, political,...

Archaeologists divide the prehistoric era in Bulgaria into a series of distinct archaeological cultures, each defined by characteristic artifacts, settlement patterns, and chronology.