Introduction to the Knight Relief: The Knight Relief (Madara Rider) is 23 meters high from the ground and was carved in the 8th century. The knight in the relief is life-size, wearing a uniform that reaches above the knees and a belt, with a running hound behind him. The left hand holds the reins, a scepter symbolizing royal power; the right hand throws a spear, and a lion pierced by the spear lies at his feet.