Tatar invasions in Transylvania
- When
- 1717
- Where
- Cavnic
- Episodes
- 2
In 1717, Tatar forces destroyed Cavnic but were defeated by the local population. This event is identified as the last Tatar invasion on the territory of present-day Romania. A 7.2-meter obelisk in Cavnic bears a Latin inscription referencing the 1717 arrival of the Tatars.
Episodes
- Tatar Invasion and Defeat at Cavnic
Tatar forces invaded and destroyed Cavnic in 1717 but were defeated by the local population, marking the last such incursion in Romania.
- Commemorative Obelisk
A 7.2-meter obelisk in Cavnic bears the Latin inscription 'Anno 1717 usque hic fuerunt tartari', referencing the 1717 invasion.
Background and detail
Geographical and Historical Context. Cavnic is a former mining town in Maramureș County, northern Romania, located in the valley of the river Cavnic. It was first documented in 1336. The town was destroyed by Tatars in 1717, an event that ended with the defeat of the invaders by the local people.
The 1717 Tatar Invasion. During the 1717 invasion, Tatar forces devastated towns in the region, including Cavnic. The invasion ended with the defeat of the Tatars by the people of Cavnic. This event is recognized as the last Tatar invasion on the territory of present-day Romania.
Commemorative Obelisk. Cavnic hosts a 7.2-meter tall obelisk that serves as proof of the last Tatar invasion. It bears the Latin inscription 'Anno 1717 usque hic fuerunt tartari', meaning 'During the year 1717 the Tatars arrived here'. The exact date the obelisk was built is unknown.
People involved
- Tatars · Invaders
- People of Cavnic · Defenders
Sources
- Cavnic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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