Historical Events tagged with "alans"
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Vandals and Alans invade Hispania
The Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees into Hispania, marking a significant migration. This movement resulted from pressures on these groups in their homelands and a search for new territory. Their entry into the Iberian Peninsula was characterized by skirmishes and looting, as local Roman authorities struggled to respond to this incursion. The Vandals and Alans, seeking refuge and resources, transformed the socio-political landscape of Hispania during the early 5th century.
Continue ReadingInvasion of Gaul by Germanic Tribes
The Vandals, Alans, and Suebians crossed the Rhine, initiating a large-scale invasion of Gaul. This migration marked a significant movement of Germanic tribes into Roman territories, disrupting the fragile stability of the Western Roman Empire. The tribes, driven by various pressures such as hunger, population pressures, and conflicts with Huns, swept into Gaul, posing a serious threat to Roman control. This crossing not only demonstrated the weakening of Roman frontiers but also set the stage for further migrations and invasions across Europe.
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