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The Pannonian Avars: Who Were These Mysterious People of Medieval Europe?

In the mid-500s, a powerful force began moving into Europe — the Avars. Pushing out older steppe tribes like the Kutrigurs, Sabirs, and Huns, they stirred up chaos across the eastern frontiers of the Byzantine Empire. Claiming a prestigious heritage and led by a warlord named Bayan, they formed a growing alliance of Turkic, Mongolic, Slavic, and Germanic peoples. After crushing the Gepids and carving out a base in the Carpathian Basin, they became a major force in Central Europe. For over two centuries, the Avars raided, bargained, and battled with Byzantium, working with or against the Slavs depending on the moment. Their defeat at Constantinople in 626 marked the start of their long decline. Pressured by rising powers like the Bulgars and Franks, and fractured from within, their empire finally collapsed around 805. Though their name faded, traces of their presence remain—in graves, artifacts, and the shifting map of medieval Europe. If you ever feel extra generous, you can support me here: Buy me a coffee:- https://bmc.link/boringoldhstry All the images and video footages used in this video are either from public domain or used under fair use guidelines. Video footages credit: Vecteezy.com Music Credits: 1. 'The Great Sea' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 2. 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 3. 'Balefire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 4. 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au If you enjoyed this video, please consider subscribing to this channel, like and share this video with others, and let us know your thoughts on the comment...