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The Madara Horseman is a rock relief, carved at a height of 23 m. The relief can be seen only one km away from the Village of Madara, on a rock of the Madara plateau. The village and this phenomenon are situated 20 km away from the town of Shoumen.
You can see a man carved in the rocks. The horseman is riding while an eagle flies nearby and his dog follows the horse. The carving symbolizes triumph over the enemies.
According to historians, the carving was made in the 8th or 9th century. It is connected to the reign of khan Tervel. Several writings confirm the theory that the carving appeared during the time of ancient Bulgarians.
The carving has vast historic and cultural importance. In 1979, the Madara Horseman was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Many other historic landmarks can be seen in the same region. The old capitals of Pliska and Preslav are situated nearby
You can see a man carved in the rocks. The horseman is riding while an eagle flies nearby and his dog follows the horse. The carving symbolizes triumph over the enemies.
According to historians, the carving was made in the 8th or 9th century. It is connected to the reign of khan Tervel. Several writings confirm the theory that the carving appeared during the time of ancient Bulgarians.
The carving has vast historic and cultural importance. In 1979, the Madara Horseman was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Many other historic landmarks can be seen in the same region. The old capitals of Pliska and Preslav are situated nearby
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