Bigerriones facts for kids
The Bigerriones were an ancient tribe who lived in a region now called Bigorre, in what is today France. They were part of a larger group of people known as the Aquitani. These tribes lived during the Iron Age, a time when people started using iron tools and weapons.
Around 56 BC, the Bigerriones were taken over by the powerful Roman Empire. This happened when a Roman general named P. Licinius Crassus led his army into their lands. He was working for the famous Roman leader Caesar.
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Who Were the Bigerriones?
The Bigerriones were a group of people who lived in the area of the Pyrenees mountains. They were known for their unique culture and language. Their story is an important part of understanding the history of ancient Europe.
How Did They Get Their Name?
The name Bigerriones was used by Caesar, a Roman writer and general, in the middle of the 1st century BC. Another Roman writer, Pliny, called them Begerri in the 1st century AD.
The region they lived in, Bigorre, got its name from this tribe. Around 400 AD, the area was known as Begorra, which sounds very similar to the tribe's name.
Where Did They Live?
The Bigerriones lived in the Bigorre region. This area is located at the northern foot of the Pyrenees mountains. Imagine a map: their land was north of the Onobrisates tribe and south of the Atures, Elusates, and Auscii tribes. To their east were the Volcae Tectosages, and to their west were the Venarni.
Their Main Town
Their most important town was called Bigorra Castrum. Today, this place is known as Saint-Lézer. It was likely a central place for their community and activities.
What About Their Language?
Historians believe the Bigerriones spoke a language called Aquitanian language. This ancient language is thought to be an early form of the Basque language, which is still spoken today in parts of Spain and France. This connection shows how old languages can sometimes survive through many centuries.
See Also
- Aquitani
- Gallia Aquitania
In Spanish: Bigerriones para niños
