Not many remains were initially found at Tîrgu but a few interesting items were uncovered that told part of the fearsome and tragic tale of Attila the Hun (406-453 CE).

As a child of 12, the young Attila, was sent to the Roman court of Emperor Honorius in a hostage exchange arranged by the Romans. Attila was schooled in Roman customs and traditions, internal and foreign policies of the Romans, and the science of the Roman military.

Later, using that knowledge, Attila waged an effective war on Europe. Attila's main palace was on the north side of the Danube. The Tîrgu area was used as an outpost and base on several raids.

When Attila died, his funerary procession passed through Tîrgu and he may have been buried in the area. According to certain accounts, he was buried in a triple coffin of gold, silver and iron and his body laid to rest on a plateau in the hills near the Dniester River. His funeral party was executed to keep his exact burial spot a secret.

Of course there is no evidence to support any claim that his body is buried at or near Tîrgu but Hunnish remains have been found in the area as well as evidence of encampments on the top of Tîrgu hill (Figure 1).

Most of the physical evidence of Hun activity comes from the encampment remains. Post holes set in traditional Hunnish style, traditionally with the skins of various small animals placed upon a stone for the post to rest on, exist at the site, coupled with a few minor caches of ceremonial weapons and a Hun jewelry.