Madara Rider

The Madara Rider is a large rock relief carved on the Madara Plateau east of Shumen in northeastern Bulgaria. The relief depicts a majestic horseman 23 m above ground level in an almost vertical 100-metre-high cliff. The horseman is thrusting a spear into a lion lying at his horse's feet. A dog runs after the horseman.

The monument is usually attributed to the ancient Bulgars, a nomadic tribe of warriors which settled in northeastern Bulgaria at the end of the 7th century and after merging with the local Slavs gave origin to the modern Bulgarians.

The monument is dated back to 710 and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979.

Cut into the Living Rock .

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Hamish Kirk (Bulgaria):
So little known outside Bulgaria ! This remarkable historical monument is a must for anyone visiting North east Bulgaria.

Visit the "Great Cave" in the summer when there are weekly symphony concerts.

For accommodation in the village contact Svetla or Hamish on 05313 2130 (00359 5313 2130)

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