TheSegusini (Gaulish: *Segusinoi, 'those of Segusio') were aGallic tribe dwelling around present-daySusa, in theAlpes Cottiae, during theIron Age.
They are mentioned asSegosianō̃n (Σεγοσιανῶν)Strabo (early 1st c. AD),[1] asSegousianō̃n (Σεγουσιανῶν)Ptolemy (2nd c. AD),[2] asSegusinorum on theArch of Susa,[3] and asSegusinae on an inscription.[4][5]
TheethnonymSegusini is a latinized form ofGaulish *Segusinoi. It means 'the people of Segusio', itself from the rootsego- ('victory, force').[5]
The Segusini dwelled in the valley of theDuria, around Segusio (modernSusa).[6][7] Their territory was located east of theMedulli andBelaci, south of theAcitavones, and west of theIemerii andTaurini.[8]
Their chief town, Segusio, controlled the route overMont Genèvre and served as the gateway into the Italian Peninsula. Segusio possessedLatin law probably from the time ofAugustus (27 BC–14 AD) and was amunicipium from the time ofNero (54–58 AD). It was conquered byConstantinus in 312 AD.[9]
They are attested on theArch of Susa, erected byCottius in 9–8 BC.[10]
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