Location:
France
Coordinates:
46.9230, 4.0380
Events at Bibracte (3)
400 BC
ID: 5369
Celtic oppida urbanization begins - fortified towns with organized streets, markets, coin mints, populations reaching 10,000
ID: 5369
120 BC
ID: 3666
Bibracte becomes major oppidum - fortified Celtic town, 5000-10000 inhabitants, trade center
ID: 3666
100 BC
ID: 5379
Aedui become 'friends of Roman people' - Celtic tribe controls wine trade, exchanges slaves for Roman wine, later crucial Caesar allies
ID: 5379