Gauls

6 artifacts · 550 BCE – 52 BCE · architecture (3) · artifact (2) · battle (1)

The Gauls, a collection of tribes in ancient France, are remembered for their fierce resistance against Roman expansion. The artifacts in this hall, including battle-related relics and impressive structures, tell the tale of their rich culture and the climactic events that led to their downfall.

The Collection

• Vix grave — 550 BCE · artifact
• torc — 400 BCE · artifact
• Sack of Rome — 389 BCE · battle
• Oppidum of Manching — 300 BCE · architecture
• Entremont — 180 BCE · architecture
• Alesia — 52 BCE · architecture