Madara Rider: The Mysterious Stone Horseman of Bulgaria
The Stone Horseman sits high on a cliff face, representing a significant aspect of European history. Interpretations of this mysterious rider have perplexed scholars for centuries, especially considering the artist is unknown.

Including the inscription in Medieval Greek, the rider covers close to 1400 square feet on a vertical 328 foot cliff face. The horseman is depicted in a hunting scene, spearing a lion. The lion is being trampled by the horse and a dog is trailing behind the rider. The Greek inscriptions tell the history of the Bulgarian state and the three Khans including Tervel, Krum and Omurtag .

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