Madara Rider or Madara Horseman, a medieval bas-relief carved on a sheer rock near Madara village, Northeastern Bulgaria

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the madar horseman is a rock-cut bas-relief located 23 meters from its base. Its dimensions are meters wide and meters high. It is located next to the village of Madara, about 20 km away. from the city of Shumen. This remarkable monument consists of three figures - a horseman, a dog and a lion. The central figure, the horseman, is represented in life size and is placed highest. He is dressed in a knee-length garment, stands on a high-backed saddle, and has his right (visible) leg tucked into a stirrup. Below the front legs of the horse is a reclining lion, and behind the horse is depicted a running dog, aiming at the lion.

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Size: 5240px × 4256px
Location: medieval bas-relief carved on a sheer rock near Madara village, Northeastern Bulgaria
Photo credit: © Vladimir Alexeev / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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