Sabir Huns (460 CE – 560 CE) | World History Atlas

The Huns north of the Caucasus, generally held - though the point is disputed - to have spoken Turkic; they served as mercenaries for Persia, Byzantium and the local Caucasian states.

Period:: 460 CE – 560 CE
Region:: Kafkasya Kuzeyi / Hazar
Type:: confederation

"Sabar" > "Sibir" has been proposed as the root of the name Siberia. They were defeated by the Avars around 560 CE.

Related events

Sabir Huns Consolidate in Caucasus · 460 CE
Sabir Huns as Mercenaries in Perso-Byzantine Wars · 527 CE

Source: Wikipedia

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What was Sabir Huns?: The Huns north of the Caucasus, generally held - though the point is disputed - to have spoken Turkic; they served as mercenaries for Persia, Byzantium and the local Caucasian states.
When did Sabir Huns exist?: 460 CE – 560 CE
Where was Sabir Huns located?: Kafkasya Kuzeyi / Hazar