Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who inhabited England and parts of southern and eastern Scotland from the 5th to the 11th centuries. The Anglo-Saxons emerged as a distinct group from the Germanic tribes that settled in Britain during the 5th century, following the end of Roman rule. They were primarily descended from the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, who originated from the regions of present-day Denmark, northern Germany, and the Netherlands. The Anglo-Saxons brought their own languages, customs, and traditions to Britain, which formed the foundation of modern English culture.