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Schleswig-Holstein Historical Geography (view source)
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In the second half of the 7th century the Slavs arrived in East Holstein. They were the Wagrier and the Polaben, who pushed forward to the Kiel Fjord and down to the river Elbe. They built castles (the first one in Oldenburg) and settled around them. | In the second half of the 7th century the Slavs arrived in East Holstein. They were the Wagrier and the Polaben, who pushed forward to the Kiel Fjord and down to the river Elbe. They built castles (the first one in Oldenburg) and settled around them. | ||
During the first half of the 8th century, the Jüten (Danish tribe) started to settle areas around the river Schlei (Haithabu). The Jüten continued to spread over the next centuries. | During the first half of the 8th century, the Jüten (Danish tribe) started to settle areas around the river Schlei (Haithabu). The Jüten continued to spread over the next centuries. | ||