Frank Krallığı’nda Bir Ticaret Kenti Quentovic
A Commercial City in the Frankish Kingdom Quentovic

Summary/Abstract: Quentovic is an early medieval trading city founded in the 6th century at the northernmost point of the Frankish Kingdom, where the Canche River flows into the English Channel. Throughout the Merovingian and Carolingian dynasties, the city became one of the busiest trading hubs in northwestern Europe for the Franks. Goods from the interior of Gaul were transported through Quentovic by merchants who sailed to various points in Northern Europe, including Britain, Frisia, and Scandinavia.By the 7th century, Quentovic's reputation grew, and it became one of the major ports along the transportation route between Britain and Gaul. As a result, it found its place in the writings of Anglo-Saxon historians and Frankish chronicles. The city also housed one of the mints of the Frankish Kingdom and served as an official customs office. However, Quentovic faced significant challenges during the 9th century due to Viking raids. It endured attacks in 842 and 844, leading to a decline in its former glory. By the 11th century, the city's importance diminished, and it eventually disappeared, partly due to geographical changes. In the second half of the 20th century, the exact location of Quentovic was identified, and prominent European archaeologists such as Pierre Léman and David Hill conducted numerous excavations at the site.

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