Xaestäjät
Xaestäjät, also known as the Xaestians, were a group of ancient Germanic tribes who inhabited the region of Xaestia in modern-day Germany. Their name is derived from the Latin word "Xaestia," which means "the land of the Xaestians." The Xaestians are first mentioned in the works of the Roman historian Tacitus, who described them as a tribe that lived in the area between the Weser and the Elbe rivers.
The Xaestians were part of the broader Germanic confederation known as the Chatti. They were known for
After the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, the Xaestians, along with the other Germanic tribes, were incorporated
The Xaestians' legacy is primarily remembered through their role in the Chatti Wars and their eventual integration