Prehistory To The Roman Period
The city of Namur (Latin: Aduatuca) most likely arose around 'the Champeau', a rocky hill between the Sambre and the Meuse. Numerous prehistoric flint weapons have been found in the area in recent years. During Roman times this region was inhabited by the Celtic Aduatuci tribe. This tribe and its territory was first mentioned in Julius Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico in the second half of the 1st century BC. In this conflict, the roman legions conquered numerous Gallic cities and settlements. After this defeat the Aduatucii and their territory were incorporated into the Roman Empire.
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