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- The oppidum (or major settlement) of Alesia—situated on the heights of the commune of Alise-Sainte-Reine, 40 miles northwest of Dijon—has been the subject of nearly uninterrupted archeological digs since the mid-19th century and has unearthed tangible proof that as indeed the site of the ultimate battle fought by a coalition of Celtic tribes to liberate Gaul from the Roman conquest of the vast territory beyond the northeastern side of the Alps.
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The Battle of Alesia marked the end of Gallic independence in the modern day territory of France and Belgium. The battle site was probably atop Mont Auxois, above modern Alise-Sainte-Reine in France, but this location, some have argued, does not fit Caesar's description of the battle.
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Alesia is central to Gallic and Roman history, marking the defeat of Vercingetorix in 52 BC. The site represents a turning point in the Romanization of Gaul, influencing France’s evolution. Modern archaeological efforts at Alesia enhance our understanding of ancient history and warfare.
Mar 7, 2022 · In the year 1838, an inscription was found near the town of near Alise-Sainte-Reine which dated to the Roman occupation, stating “IN ALISIIA”. Immediately, Napolean gave orders to Eugène Stoffel, one of his officers, to carry out an archaeological excavation of nearby Mount Auxois.
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The Ancient site of Alesia (1st century). The MuséoParc Alésia (on the site of the Battle of Alesia) has an oppidum and the remains of a Gallo-Roman city. On 26 March 2012 the "interpretation centre" was opened to the public and aims to attract 150,000 visitors a year. The Gallo-Roman site
Vercingetorix. Battle of Alesia, (52 bce ), Roman military blockade of Alesia, a city in eastern Gaul, during the Gallic Wars. Roman forces under the command of Julius Caesar besieged Alesia, within which sheltered the Gallic general Vercingetorix and his massive host.
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Jun 14, 2019 · The location of Alesia was long debated, but is believed to be the Roman fort outside Alise-Sainte-Reine in France. Ancient sources long identified this site as Alesia, and a Gallic inscription in Latin characters also named the city. Excavations have revealed Roman fortifications from the Gallic Wars that are consistent with Caesar’s ...
The battle site was probably atop Mont Auxois, above modern Alise-Sainte-Reine in France, but this location, some have argued, does not fit Caesar's description of the battle. A number of alternatives have been proposed over time, among which only Chaux-des-Crotenay (in Jura in modern France ) remains a challenger today.
