Asenovtsi Monument

Veliko Tarnovo, Veliko Tarnovo • Bulgaria The monument depicts the first four kings of the second Bulgarian Kingdom (1185-1359). The three brothers, Assen, Peter, and Kaloyan as well as their heir, Ivan Assen II, the son of Assen, on horses around a huge sword. The monument was built in 1985 in celebration of the 800s anniversary of Assen and Peter’s rebellion. A rebellion which ended the period of the Byzantinum slavery (1018-1185). Veliko Tarnovo became the center of the second Bulgarian Kingdom, which reached its height during Tsar Ivar Assen (1218*, †1241). Not only did the first Bulgarian coinage appear during his reign, but the head of the Bulgarian church received the title of Patriarch in 1235. Unfortunately, the successors of these early four kings could not match their ability. So the second Bulgarian Kingdom ended with the Ottoman invasions in the 14s century. uuid="74AC3D56-73CE-43DC-8DFF-C03EE33F6ED7" id="Bulgaria lilleulven.com _K3_14818.DNG "

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