This day in history
site.btaTervel of Bulgaria and the 717 Siege of Constantinople
Khan Tervel depicted on the side of a building in the town of Tervel, northeastern Bulgaria, named after him (BTA Photo)
On August 15, 718, the Arab army besieging Constantinople suffered a crushing defeat by the Bulgar forces of Khan Tervel of Bulgaria. As a result, the Arab siege was lifted.
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