Ancient Budapest was divided into two cities Buda and Pest that were located on both the banks of Danube River. During the 'Great Age of Migration' many nomads migrated to Budapest. It was ruled by the Roman Empire until the 5th century. Next came the Arpad Dynasty followed by the Hungarian Kings.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary has a long and interesting history that covers a period of more than thousand years. Ancient Budapest was divided into two cities Buda and Pest. In 1873 Budapest came into being after uniting these two cities Buda and Pest that were located on both the banks of Danube River. The 'Great Age of Migration' marked the advent of nomads to Budapest.
The First Phase:
The early immigrants from France and Caucasus were followed by the Celtic Eravisci tribes in the 1st century. The place called Pannonia (where this tribe settled down) of Ancient Budapest became a part of the Roman Empire. This region was ruled from Aquincum, a fortified town of that time. The Roman rule over
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Budapest came to an end in the 5th century.
Early History:
Early History of Budapest shows that the Romans were followed by the Huns. The 'Second Age of Migration' brought the Germanic tribes Avars, Lombards and Slavs to Budapest. 896 marked a turning point in the ancient history of Budapest as the Magyars arrived at Budapest during this period. The whole Carpathian basin was occupied by different tribes. But the Csepel Island was chosen by the clan of Arpad.
Naming of the City:
The city derived its name form Buda, the brother of the first king of the Magyars, Arpad. Christianity was introduced to Budapest during the ruling period of the Arpad Dynasty.
Following the ruling period of Arpad dynasty, the Hungarian kings made Budapest the royal residence permanently. The twin cities underwent significant development thereafter.
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