place
Vesontio
also: Besançon
The largest town of the Sequani (modern Besançon), almost encircled by the river Doubs; Caesar seized it ahead of Ariovistus as a supply base.
Reading notes
- De Bello Gallico §1.38.1 Vesontio
The largest town of the Sequani (modern Besançon), almost ringed by the river Doubs; Caesar seized it as a forward supply base.