The transition from antiquity to early middle ages at the edge of the empire(II) Cover Image

Epoca romană târzie și cronologia atacurilor transdanubiene. Analiza componentelor etnice și geografice (partea a treia, concluzii)
The transition from antiquity to early middle ages at the edge of the empire(II)

Author(s): Eugen S. Teodor
Subject(s): History
Published by: MUZEUL NAȚIONAL DE ISTORIE A ROMÂNIEI
Keywords: ”Fatherland”; Danube; raids; Roman limes

Summary/Abstract: This is the third and concluding part of a study meant to draw the archaeological expectation for the last century of the Roman limes, beyond Danube. The literary sources survey established the following timeline for the old Slaves (Sclaveni, Antes): 517 - the first occurrence of Antes; late '20s - first occurrence for Sclaveni in Lower Danube area; '30s - Slaves as mercenaries in Roman army; late '40s -Sclaveni raids across Danube. both in Lower and Middle basins; they were already established nearby Danube

  • Issue Year: 1/2004
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 3-38
  • Page Count: 36
  • Language: Romanian