Mark an der Sann

Mark an der Sann
before 980–1137/44
A map of the Mark an der Sann (red) within the Duchy of Carinthia (pale) at the beginning of the 11th century. The March's southern subdivision is Gau Sauna while the northern one is Gau Zistanesfeld. The area on the right bank of the lower Sava, although not highlightened on the map, was also part of the Savinja March.
A map of the Mark an der Sann (red) within the Duchy of Carinthia (pale) at the beginning of the 11th century. The March's southern subdivision is Gau Sauna while the northern one is Gau Zistanesfeld. The area on the right bank of the lower Sava, although not highlightened on the map, was also part of the Savinja March.
StatusMarch
GovernmentMarch
Margrave 
Historical eraMedieval
• Established
before 980
• Last Margrave died
1137/44
Today part ofSlovenia

The Mark an der Sann (German for "March on the Savinja"; other designations and variations of the name include Sannmark, Sann-Grafschaft (or Markgrafschaft), (Mark)grafschaft Soune, Soun and Saunien, as well as simply Sanntal – Savinja valley) was a border march of the Holy Roman Empire, in the territory of present-day Slovenia. It was established in the second half of the 10th century to protect the Empire against its enemies to the east, especially from Hungarian raids.