Avars (Caucasus) - Wikipedia
The Avar language belongs to the Avar–Andic subgroup of the Northeast Caucasian language family. The writing is based on the Cyrillic script, which replaced the Arabic script used before …
Avars - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 17, 2014 · They are considered by many historians to be the successors of the Huns in their way of life and, especially, mounted warfare. They settled in the Huns' former territory and …
Avar | People, Empire, & Origin | Britannica
Avar, one of a people who, though likely originating in Mongolia, built an empire in the area between the Adriatic and the Baltic seas and between the Elbe and Dnieper rivers (6th–8th …
Who Are the Avar? Identity, Challenges, and Cultural Strength
The Avar peoples are an Indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in the Republic of Dagestan, a region in the North Caucasus of southern Russia. They are the largest ethnic group in …
Origins of the Avars elucidated with ancient DNA - ScienceDaily
Apr 1, 2022 · Less known than Attila's Huns, the Avars were their more successful successors. They ruled much of Central and Eastern Europe for almost 250 years. We know that they …
Archaeogenetics reveals new details on the Avars, study finds
The Avars are one of the least understood peoples of the early medieval period. A new study reconstructs their social dynamics by using ancient DNA data with archaeological evidence. A …
New DNA Analysis Unravels the Marriage Practices of an Ancient …
Apr 26, 2024 · New DNA research is shedding light on the lifestyle of a warrior people called the Avars, a mysterious group who ruled much of Central and Eastern Europe around 1,500 years …
The Avars: A Steppe Empire in Central Europe, 567–822 on JSTOR
Fierce warriors and canny power brokers, the Avars were more influential and durable than Attila's Huns, yet have remained hidden in history.
Avars (Caucasus) - Wikiwand
The Avar language belongs to the Avar–Andic subgroup of the Northeast Caucasian language family. The writing is based on the Cyrillic script, which replaced the Arabic script used before …
New Research Offers a Totally New Viewpoint on the Ancient Avar …
Apr 28, 2024 · From Avar funeral customs, and from written reports of their neighbors, scholars have reconstructed some of their social practices and ways of life. Yet now, archaeogenetics …