Gyula László’s theory of the “two-time conquest of the Magyars” and the archaeology of the Avars
Csanád Bálint
Abstract Gyula László’s theory, published in 1970, was virtually ignored and received with tacit dismissal by the Hungarian archaeological scholarship international community largely unaware of it. This paper aims to provide clarity for latter research. Not a single element theory accepted or acceptable even at time its birth: distribution late Avar Conquest-era sites do not complement each other; István Kniezsa's map is highly discussed suitable proving that eighth century Avars were Hungarians; Byzantine sources record immigration military group people, who later moved on; “Ugri Bjelii” mentioned Russian Primary Chronicle cannot be applicable this immigration; so-called “griffin-tendril” population about 30 years as supposed there migration from Káma region seventh century) connecting “Uuangariorum marcha” “Onogurs” uncertain; no trace any anthropological material period. Errare humanum est .
Acta archaeologica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae (Print)