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Ethnical minorities from Dobrogea region – Aromanians

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An important part of the Dobrogean multi-ethnic picture is made up of Aromanians (named in some texts dating from the Middle Ages as Vlachs): a community originally born south of the Danube, today being dispersed in several areas of the Balkans. In the Byzantine period, they were categorized as shepherds and transhumance practitioners. Currently, around …

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Ethnic minorities from Dobrogea region – Tatars

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The Tatars are a nomadic community dispersed throughout history from the Mongolian plains to today’s Eastern Europe. Notably, they are also present today in Dobrogea, being descendants of the former Golden Horde since 1241. Tatar tradition and culture represent a significant part of the Dobrogean landscape, especially when it comes to confessional relations. The Tatars …

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