The Madara Horseman Or Rider In The Village Of Madara Near Shumen In Bulgaria
the madara horseman or rider is in the north-east of bulgaria, 20 km from the town of shumen, near the village of madara. the relief was cut in a vertical rock at 23 m height during the 8th century. it measures m in height and is wide at the base. the relief comprises a life-size horseman, a lion, a dog, and greek inscriptions. the horseman is wearing a knee-length garment and is holding the reigns in his left hand. with the right hand, he has thrown a short spear with a flag at the lion lying at the horse’s front legs. the high back of a saddle is visible behind the rocks the man’s right foot is thrust in a stirrup. the dog is running behind the horse. the image is believed to show the victorious khan tervel. the madara horseman is a part of the national history and archaeology reserve of madara. it was once connected with the large worship complex of heathen temples, palaces and houses, and other premises, built by khan omurtag on the madara rock terrace. the madara horseman is the only rock relief in europe dated back to the early middle ages. the madara rider was included in the world cultural and natural heritage list at the world cultural and natural heritage committee session of 1979 in luxor, egypt. madara was the main sacred place of pagan worship during the first bulgarian state.
Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Madara Bulgaria
Photo credit: © johnrochaphoto / Alamy / Afripics
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