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Bibracte, a Gallic oppidum (fortified settlement), was the capital of the Aedui and one of the most important hillforts in Gaul. It was located near modern Autun in Burgundy, France. The material culture of the Aedui corresponded to the Late Iron Age La Tène culture.
Visit the museum and the archaeological site of Bibracte, the ancient capital of the Aeduan people in Burgundy. Learn about their culture, history and lifestyle through exhibitions, guided tours and activities.
Bibracte est le nom de la ville gauloise qui dominait le mont Beuvray au cœur du Morvan. Découvrez son histoire, ses vestiges et son musée d'archéologie à travers des visites guidées ou libres.
Bibracte, ancient Gallic town (modern Mont Beuvray, in Saône-et-Loire, France), capital of the Aedui in the time of Julius Caesar and the site of his defeat of the Helvetii tribe, the climax of his first campaign in Gaul (58 bc). To destroy native traditions, Augustus moved the inhabitants to his.
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Site archéologique de Bibracte At the top of Mount Beuvray, covered by 1,000 hectares of forest, a large Gallic city has been unearthed by archaeologists. Surrounded by ramparts, Bibracte was the capital of one of the most powerful peoples of Gaul, the Eduens.
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Bibracte was the capital of the Celtic Aedui people before Caesar's invasion in 52 BC. Visit the ancient ramparts, buildings and museum to learn about their culture and history.