Puzzle Black Sea Premium 1000 pieces - Khan Tervel Defeats the Arabs

13 centuries ago Europe's destiny and the future of the continent was decided on the Balkans. One of history's most glorious moments is the battle between the Arabs and Khan Tervel who was given the title Caesar by the Byzantines, an unprecedented honour back then. In 717-718 Khan Tervel's sword stopped the Arabs, making the Khan protector not only of Bulgaria but of the entire European continent. The 'Bulgarian Caesar was canonized as a saint, he left a substantial mark in history, determining the future of the Balkans and the whole of Europe, and raising Bulgaria to importance on the European map. Vassil Goranov won his first drawing contest at just four years of age. Later he graduated from the Painting programme at St Cyril and St Methodius University in the city of Veliko Tarnovo. With time Goranov outlined his artistic profile and his interest in the historical and military themes became apparent. The artist’s chosen style is historical romanticism, and his paintings ornate history textbooks and covers of scientific volumes.