Avars on the Edge of History: New Discoveries from Poddunajské Biskupice The nomadic invaders known as the Avars dominated much of Eastern and Central Europe between the 6th and 9th centuries. A recently excavated Avar cemetery at Poddunajské Biskupice, Slovakia, sheds new light on the final chapter of Avar rule in the Pannonian Basin. Filip Kyselica • November 07, 2025