Priscus Visits Attila's Court

449 CE · Pannonia (Attila'nın Sarayı) · culture

The Eastern Roman diplomat and historian Priscus visited Attila's court in Pannonia in person and wrote up his impressions in Latin.

The court: structures with great wooden gates, tents of horsehair matting. Attila ate plain food while his guests used golden vessels. At the court he saw Roman deserters, Gothic shamans and Latin singers. He is the only first-hand source to have observed Attila personally.

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What was Priscus Visits Attila's Court?
The Eastern Roman diplomat and historian Priscus visited Attila's court in Pannonia in person and wrote up his impressions in Latin.
When did Priscus Visits Attila's Court happen?
449 CE
Where did Priscus Visits Attila's Court take place?
Pannonia (Attila'nın Sarayı)