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This work is devoted to the representation of basic data concerning the Northern Black Sea coast in the work of the Gothic historian of the early Middle Ages – Jordan. Also, an attempt was made to initially interpret this news on the basis of the historiography of the issue. The work contains descriptions of territories, including the mention of hydronyms, toponyms, names of settlements, etc. In addition, the ancient author notes a large number of tribes that inhabited these territories. Trying to present the history of his people more ancient, the Jordan, intentionally or unconsciously, connects the Goths with the Getae. Due to this and other factors, a description of the territory of the Northern Black Sea region and neighbouring regions, as well as their population, is presented in a historical retrospective. In addition, the actual story is ready, «Getica», written in the middle of the VI century. BC, partially reflects the events of the V, IV and I centuries. BC. and the Roman period of history, before coming ready to the North Pontus. It should be noted, the attraction of the work of Jordan to the ancient written tradition. The historical environment of the region is valuable for studying, first of all, its Roman and Late Antique history. |
