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Gergovia was aGaulish town in modernAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes[1] in the upper part of the basin of theAllier,[2] near present-dayClermont-Ferrand. It was the capital of theArverni.[3] 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 theArverni and the site of theBattle of Gergovia in 52BC.[1][4] The battle was fought between aRoman Republic army, led byproconsulJulius Caesar, and Gallic forces led byVercingetorix.[5]Caesar marched south with six legions to take thehill town of Gergovia.[2] The Gauls won the battle, which led to increased cavalry support for Vercingetorix's campaign for future battles.[6] This was a significant failure inGallia for Caesar and the Roman army.[2]
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