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Pecheneg confederation
Also known as Patzinaks
The Pechenegs were a semi-nomadic Turkic people who controlled much of the steppes of south-eastern Europe and Crimea in the 9th and 10th centuries. For over two centuries they raided and fought the lands of Rus'. The Byzantines and Cumans crushed them at the Battle of Levounion in 1091.
Key facts
| Dates | 889 CE – 1091 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Type | nomadic confederation |
| Religion(s) | Tengrism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.