Gergovia
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Gergovia was a Gaulish town in modern Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes<ref name=EB1911>Template:Cite EB1911</ref> in the upper part of the basin of the Allier,Template:Sfn near present-day Clermont-Ferrand. It was the capital of the Arverni.Template:Sfn The city of Gergovia had strong walls and was located on a giant raised plateau surrounded by hills.
It was the chief town (oppidum) of the Arverni and the site of the Battle of Gergovia in 52 BC.<ref name=EB1911/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The battle was fought between a Roman Republic army, led by proconsul Julius Caesar, and Gallic forces led by Vercingetorix.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Caesar marched south with six legions to take the hill town of Gergovia.Template:Sfn The Gauls won the battle, which led to increased cavalry support for Vercingetorix's campaign for future battles.<ref name="MyUser_YouTube_December_7_2018c">Template:Cite webTemplate:Cbignore</ref> This was a significant failure in Gallia for Caesar and the Roman army.Template:Sfn
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