oppidum

the archaeologists discovered the ruins of an ancient oppidum on the hilltop.

this oppidum was surrounded by massive stone walls for protection.

caesar described the oppidum in his commentaries on the gallic war.

trade flourished within the oppidum during the iron age.

the oppidum served as the political center for the local tribe.

excavations of the oppidum revealed evidence of sophisticated metalworking.

roman legions laid siege to the oppidum for several months.

residents fled the oppidum as the enemy army approached.

the oppidum was strategically located near the river crossing.

many celtic oppida were later converted into roman cities.

visitors can still see the ramparts of the oppidum today.