Scordisci

The Scordisci (Latin Scordisci, Σκορδίσκοι Greek, Serbian Скордисци ) were a Thracian, Illyrian mixed Celtic tribe in the area of ​​present-day states of Serbia and Croatia. Immerse yourself in the ancient literature the first time in Strabo. Archaeological Celtic influences in the area from about 300 BC are occupied.

History

They fell in the 3rd century BC in Greece and eventually settled after the defeat at Delphi in 279 BC east of Sirmium, at the confluence of the Danube and Sava down. In Belgrade they put on an oppidum. They played a significant role in the colonization of Transdanubia. Strabo distinguished the adjacent settled Scordisci Great and Small Scordisci that ( Illyrians and Dacians ) are said to have mixed with the population living there, which is confirmed by archeology.

The Germanic Cimbri, Teutons and Ambrones roamed 113 BC during their migration to the field of Scordisci.

Since the latter repeatedly Macedonia attacked, they lived long with Rome in conflict. At the turn of the 2nd century BC to the 1st century BC led several campaigns against the Roman governors Scordisci to:

At 12 BC they must have Roman control subject, which was rewarded with a limited autonomy.

Culture

The Skordiskern it was not a purely Celtic tribe. This will, inter alia, by excavations that promoted atypical for Celtic areas of settlement and house forms to days. In the 2nd century BC (middle La Tène period ) seems to be greatest of the Celtic influence among the Skordiskern. However, already at the time found in excavations va Illyrian, but also Greek jewelry and weapons. A century later, the Illyrian cultural influence seemed archaeological finds show that there are significantly stronger.

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