Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The Madara Rider is a fascinating and unusual UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria. It's a life-sized rock carving that depicts Khan Tervel, first king of Bulgaria, triumphantly defeating a lion and founding the first Bulgarian kingdom. It's a beautiful spot, though definitely one of the smallest World Heritage sites we've ever visited! I just wish we could get a bit closer.

For more Bulgarian World Heritage sites:
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For more rock art World Heritage sites:
Rock Art of Alta: youtu.be/0eGmE3VGJB8
Rock Carvings in Tanum: youtu.be/TCcbLS7ulik
Decorated Caves of the Vezere Valley (Lascaux): youtu.be/3-AlX_9aOy0

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