Singidunum

Singidunum was an ancient city which later evolved into modern Belgrade [1]. Singidunum was the birthplace of the Roman Emperor Jovian [1]. It was sacked by Huns in 441, and by Avars and Slavs in 584 [1]. At the beginning of the 7th century, the Singidunum fort was finally destroyed [1]. One of the Celtic tribes, the Scordisci, settled around the strategic hilltop at the meeting of the two rivers (modern Danube and Sava) [1]. They are credited with establishing Singidunum, which was mentioned for the first time in 279 BCE as an already fortified settlement [1].