fibulae that have been discovered in necropolises such as Duratón, Madrona or Castiltierra (cities of Segovia), are an unmistakable example of the Visigothic presence in Spain. These fibulae were used individually or in pairs, as clasps or pins in gold, bronze and glass to join clothes, showing the work of the goldsmiths of Visigothic Hispania. The Visigothic belt buckles, a symbol of rank and status characteristic of Visigothic women's clothing, are also notable as works of goldsmithery. Some pieces contain exceptional Byzantine-style lapis lazuli inlays and are generally rectangular in shape, with copper alloy, garnets and glass. See also Romano-Germanic culture Thiufa Goths Visigothic kingdom Visigothic art and architecture References Notes Citations Bibliography External links Lex Visigothorum Visigothic Symposia National Archaeological Museum-Museo Arqueológico Nacional of Spain Early Germanic peoples Germanic tribes Iron Age peoples of Europe 5th century in sub-Roman Gaul History of Asturias