Demography and life histories across the Roman frontier in Germany 400–700 ce

During the transition from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages (fourth to seventh century ce), Central Europe experienced profound political, cultural, and demographic changes, marked by the dissolution of Roman rule, the spread of Christianity, and new settlement patterns. Cemeteries linked to rural settlements provide key information on this transition. From about 450 ce onwards, distinctive furnished ‘Row-Graves’ appeared across the former Roman frontier regions, from Northern France to Northern Italy and Western Hungary. These burials, often furnished with clothing, weapons, jewellery, or vessels, offer unique insights into everyday life and death in fifth to seventh century Europe.

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