The place now known as Szczecin was first mentioned in written history in
1st century when West-Roman historian Tacitus located East Germanic tribe of
Rugians somewhere in the area; the Rugians left in 5th Century during the Great
Migration. Sometime in the 8th century Western Slavic tribe of Pomeranians
built their stronghold here. In 10th century the town was mentioned as
"one of major in Pomerania" in Abraham ben Jacob's chronicle. In approximately
1080 its area was incorporated into Poland, but within eight years, the town
was controlled by the Dukedom of Pomerania, and five years later, Denmark. In
12th century
