Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with the Great Moravian Empire (833–907), an early Slavic state that served as the cradle of Slovak Christianity and culture.
For centuries, Slovakia was known as "Upper Hungary". During this time, the region became a cultural and economic heart for the empire. Slovakia in History
After the fall of Great Moravia, the territory was progressively integrated into the Kingdom of Hungary , where it remained for nearly 1,000 years. 2. The Long Millennium: Life in the Hungarian Kingdom Slovakia's story as a distinct entity begins with