Talk:Battle of Dibaltum
Latest comment: 3 years ago by RMcPhillip in topic Sacking of Dibaltum City?
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Sacking of Dibaltum City?
editAs written the 'Aftermath' says the barbarians sacked the Dibaltum after the battle, citing 'Dikov(2015)'. That article simply says, "In the 370s, there was a major battle near Develt between the Roman forces and the Goths who prevailed and burned down the city". But it does not cite a primary source.
I question whether the Goths sacked or burned Dibaltum in 377. I cannot find a primary source that says it actually happened let alone relating it to the aftermath of the Battle of Dibaltum. Typically the Goths did not attack cities following their failed siege of Adrianople in 376 with Fritigern declaring he now "kept peace with walls".
Note this same dubious source is also cited in Develtos.