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Uxellodunum
ancient fortress, France
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campaign of Julius Caesar
- In Julius Caesar: The first triumvirate and the conquest of Gaul
…in the natural fortress of Uxellodunum (perhaps the Puy d’Issolu on the Dordogne) until its water supply gave out. Caesar had the survivors’ hands cut off. He spent the year 50 bce in organizing the newly conquered territory. After that, he was ready to settle his accounts with his opponents…
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