The Battle of Alesia or siege of Alesia (September 52 BC) was the climactic military engagement of the Gallic Wars, fought around the Gallic oppidum (fortified settlement) of Alesia in modern …

Alesia was the capital of the Mandubii, one of the Gallic tribes allied with the Aedui. The Celtic oppidum was conquered by Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars and afterwards became a …

Battle of Alesia, (52 BCE), Roman siege of Alesia, a city in eastern Gaul (modern France), during the Gallic Wars. Roman forces under Julius Caesar’s command surrounded Alesia, within …

Alesia, ancient town situated on Mont Auxois, above the present-day village of Alise-Sainte-Reine in the département of Côte d’Or, France. Alesia is famous as the site of the siege and capture …

Apr 26, 2021 · The Battle of Alesia was a decisive Roman victory in Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars in September 52 BCE. Roman commander Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) and his legions faced a …

Nov 24, 2020 · Alesia is an archaeological site on Mount Auxois in the Côte-d’Or and the place where Julius Caesar won his decisive victory over the Gauls in...

Siege of Alesia (52 BCE): one of the most important battles during Caesar 's conquest of Gaul. After he had taken the Gallic town, only mopping-up operations remained. In 58 BCE, Julius …

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. …

Jul 21, 2021 · The Battle of Alesia marked the end of Gallic independence in modern day territory of France and Belgium. It was the battle in which Julius Caesar beat the Gauls under …

May 26, 2024 · In 52 BC, the hilltop fortress of Alesia in central Gaul (modern-day France) became the stage for one of the most decisive and dramatic battles of ancient history.