Gergovia
Gallic town
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Gergovia was a Gaulish town in modern Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes[1] in the upper part of the basin of the Allier,[2] near present-day Clermont-Ferrand. It was the capital of the Arverni.[3] The city of Gergovia had strong walls and was located on a giant raised plateau surrounded by hills.
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View of the Gergovia plateau | |
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 Interactive map of Gergovia |
It was the chief town (oppidum) of the Arverni and the site of the Battle of Gergovia in 52 BC.[1][4] The battle was fought between a Roman Republic army, led by proconsul Julius Caesar, and Gallic forces led by Vercingetorix.[5] Caesar marched south with six legions to take the hill town of Gergovia.[2] The Gauls won the battle, which led to increased cavalry support for Vercingetorix's campaign for future battles.[6] This was a significant failure in Gallia for Caesar and the Roman army.[2]
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Wall remains on the Gergovia plateau
Wall remains on the Gergovia plateau
View of the Gergovia plateau from the plain
Plan of the Gergovia plateau and its environs
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