Aestii

/ˈɛstaɪi/ noun

Definition

An ancient Baltic tribe mentioned by Roman historians as living near the Baltic Sea.

Etymology

From Latin Aestii, possibly meaning 'burning' or related to 'east,' referring to the direction where these peoples lived. Known from classical Roman and Greek sources.

Kelly Says

The Aestii fascinatingly preserved amber—a substance the Roman empire desperately wanted—and controlled the amber trade routes, making them wealthy and influential despite living in the remote Baltic region.

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