bolgar
states: [russia]
category: cultural
year: 2014
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 54.9788888889, 49.0563888889
unesco id: 981
world heritage site: 981
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Bolgar, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Russia, is an ancient city along the Volga River that served as a key political and cultural center from the 7th to 15th centuries. It preserves evidence of the Volga Bulgar civilization and the Golden Horde's first capital, showcasing medieval Muslim architecture and archaeological remains. The site reflects centuries of cultural exchange in Eurasia and remains a sacred pilgrimage destination for Tatar Muslims due to its historical adoption of Islam in 922 AD.