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The origin of the Huns is a mystery and subject of much debate. They originated in the Steppes of Central Asia as did other groups. There is evidence that they are a Turkic or proto-Turkic group. The Chinese (Qin) referred to Hsiung-nu (Xiongnu), and some/many consider this an early reference to the group(s) subsequently known as the Huns. The Huns had an enormous impact on Eastern and Central Europe based on their invasion, establishment of an empire in the area of the Danube and Hungarian Plain, and military predation which pressured other ethnic groups to move west or submit. The Hunnic presence in Europe seems to have contributed significantly to the destabilization and decline of the Roman Empire.
Here is one site on the Huns -
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/FeaturesEurope/BarbarianHuns.htm
The Bulgars (who settle in modern day Bulgaria) and Maygars (who settled in modern day Hungary) may be descended from the group lead by Attila.
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsEurope/EasternBulgaria.htm
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsEurope/EasternHungary.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiongnu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qin_Dynasty
Here is one site on the Huns -
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/FeaturesEurope/BarbarianHuns.htm
The Bulgars (who settle in modern day Bulgaria) and Maygars (who settled in modern day Hungary) may be descended from the group lead by Attila.
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsEurope/EasternBulgaria.htm
http://www.historyfiles.co.uk/KingListsEurope/EasternHungary.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiongnu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qin_Dynasty