The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today the North Caucasus; some continued on to Europe and later North Africa. They are generally regarded as part of the Sarmatians, and possibly related to the Massagetae. Modern historians have connected the Alans with the Central Asian Yancai of Chinese sources and with the Aorsi of Roman sources. Having migrated westwards and becoming dominant among the Sarmatians on the Pontic–Caspian steppe, the Alans are mentioned by Roman sources in the 1st century CE. At that time they had settled in the region north of the Black Sea and frequently raided the Parthian Empire and the South Caucasus provinces of the Roman Empire.
Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania
The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today the North Caucasus; some continued on to Europe and later North Africa.
Historical Significance
The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today the North Caucasus; some continued on to Europe and later North Africa.
Events Before
St Anastasius I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Anastasius I was the bishop of Rome from 27 November 399 to his death on 19 December 401. Anastasius was born in Rome, and was the son of Maximus.
St. Innocent I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
St. Innocent I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Last known gladiator competition in Rome
Last known gladiator competition in Rome
Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, promptin
Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, prompting people of the city to worship outside the city walls in protest
"The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of
"The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of Gaul
Events After
Rome is overrun by Visigoths under Alaric I for the first time in nearly 800 years, seen as the fall of the Western Roma
Rome is overrun by Visigoths under Alaric I for the first time in nearly 800 years, seen as the fall of the Western Roman Empire
King Ataulf of Narbonne marries emperor Honorius sister Galle Placidia
King Ataulf of Narbonne marries emperor Honorius sister Galle Placidia
Jewish autonomy in Palestine ended by the Romans and Raban Gamliel forced from office
Jewish autonomy in Palestine ended by the Romans and Raban Gamliel forced from office
Saint Zosimus begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Saint Zosimus begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Jews are excluded from public office in the Roman Empire
Jews are excluded from public office in the Roman Empire
More from the 400s
Last known gladiator competition in Rome
Last known gladiator competition in Rome
"The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of
"The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of Gaul
Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, promptin
Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, prompting people of the city to worship outside the city walls in protest
St Anastasius I ends his reign as Catholic Pope
Pope Anastasius I was the bishop of Rome from 27 November 399 to his death on 19 December 401. Anastasius was born in Rome, and was the son of Maximus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 13, 409?
- The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today the North Caucasus; some continued on to Europe and later North Africa. They are generally regarded as part of the Sarmatians, and possibly related to the Massagetae. Modern historians have connected the Alans with the Central Asian Yancai of Chinese sources and with the Aorsi of Roman sources.
- Why is Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees and appear in Hispania significant?
- The Alans (Latin: Alani) were an ancient and medieval Iranic nomadic pastoral people who migrated to what is today the North Caucasus; some continued on to Europe and later North Africa.