The Ancient Germanic Invaders were two distinct groups, the Goths and the Saxons. The Goths were a Germanic people who lived in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region during the 3rd to 6th centuries. They were known for their fierce fighting and their skill in battle. The Saxons were a Germanic people who lived in what is now Northern Germany and the Netherlands during the 5th to 8th centuries. They were known for their seafaring abilities and their raids on Britain and other parts of Europe. Both groups had a major impact on the development of European culture and history.