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Madara Rider
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Bulgaria

Madara Rider

Location: Madara · Shumen

History and archaeology

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The Madara Rider is an early medieval rock relief near Madara village in the Shumen region. Its carved horseman forms part of a scene with animals, while surrounding inscriptions record the early Bulgarian state. The monument is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. High cliffs and the archaeological setting enrich the experience of visiting.

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Greek inscriptions surrounding the relief preserve information about early Bulgarian khans. The horseman, lion and following dog form a scene whose composition combines symbols of authority with an unusual rock-carving technique.

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