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Hunnic Invasions of Europe

370 CE – 454 CE

The Huns burst out of the Central Asian steppes, triggering the great migrations that would destroy the Western Roman Empire.

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Hunnic Invasions of Europe

370 CE – 454 CE

The Huns burst out of the Central Asian steppes, triggering the great migrations that would destroy the Western Roman Empire. Under Attila, the 'Scourge of God', the Hunnic Empire terrorised both halves of the Roman world before collapsing after his death.

Standing in 370 CE

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Meroe Polity · Middle East 500 BCE – 400 CE Saami Polity · Europe 1500 BCE – 700 CE Bosporan Kingdom Polity · Europe 436 BCE – 370 CE Plitvice Lakes Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing Giant's Causeway Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing Danube Delta Landmark · Europe 3000 BCE – still standing

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