The Battle of Anchialus refers to three battles between Bulgaria and the Byzantine Empire.
- Battle of Anchialus (708), where Bulgarian Khan Tervel routed the force of Byzantine emperor Justinian II and reaffirmed his right to the region of Zagora in present-day south-east Bulgaria.
- Battle of Anchialus (763), where Byzantine emperor Constantine V with 9000 cavalry defeated the Bulgarians under Telets. Telets was assassinated after the defeat.
- Battle of Acheloos in 917, took place near Anchialus. Simeon I of Bulgaria defeated a larger Byzantine army under Leo Phokas the Elder.
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