The first documentary mention of "Cothene" dates to 1115; by 1194 it was already known as a market town, becoming a seat of the princes of Anhalt.
"Cothene", esimene dokumenteeritud ülestähendus, on aastast 1115; aastast 1194 oli see tuntud ka laadalinnana, saades Anhalti vürstide residentsiks.