The ancient city of Bolgar in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Bolgar site in Tatarstan was an early settlement of the civilization of Volga-Bolgars that existed between the 7th and 15th centuries
UNESCO’s World Heritage List New Addition
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Bolgar historical and archaeological complex.
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Bolgar was an early settlement of the civilization of Volga-Bolgars, which existed between the 7th and the 15th centuries, and was the first capital of the Golden Horde in the 13th century.
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A three-storied octagon resembling a mosque is a commemorative sign unveiled on the bank of the Volga river to mark the adoption of Islam by Volga Bolgars.
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Bolgar today is an an open-air museum. It represents the historical cultural exchanges and transformations of Eurasia over several centuries that played a pivotal role in the formation of civilizations, customs and cultural traditions.