The Goths, an East Germanic tribe renowned for their fierce opposition to the Roman Empire. Frequently referenced in ancient texts they had a significant impact on European history during the Migration Period.This video seeks to elucidate their origins, ethnogenesis, and tribal migrations by integrating newly published archaeogenetic data, archaeological findings, and historical records.The Scandza referenced in Getica is traditionally linked to Scandinavia, while Gothiscandza is associated with present-day Poland.Modern scholars, including Herwig Wolfram, Peter Heather, Anders Kaliff, and Wolf Liebeschuetz, have identified Gothiscandza with the Iron Age Wielbark culture in Poland.
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