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  1. 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 1927 and the …

  2. 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 almost instantly …

  3. 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 century).

  4. AVAR Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of AVAR is a member of a people of Eastern origin now belonging to the Lezghian division of the peoples of the Caucasus prominent from the 6th to the 9th centuries at first in Dacia and later …

  5. 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 Dagestan and …

  6. 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 came from …

  7. 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 ago.

  8. 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 …

  9. The Avars are a significant – The Tribal Society

    Aug 1, 2024 · They represent the largest ethnic group in Dagestan and have a rich cultural and historical heritage that dates back thousands of years. The Avars are known for their resilience and unique …

  10. Avars - Livius

    Aug 10, 2020 · Fall 791 Great Avar campaign led by Charlemagne, departing from Lorch in September and proceeding to the Rába without much resistance; horse pestilence, return via Savaria