Avaricum was a city in ancient Gaul, on the site of what is now the city of Bourges. It was conquered by Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars, after a night attack. After Caesar's attack, his soldiers slaughtered every living thing within the city, resulting in the deaths of over 40,000 people. Map of Gaul circa 58 BC Gaul (from Latin Gallia, c. ... The vaulted nave of Bourges Cathedral Bourges (pop. ... Bust of Julius Caesar Gaius Julius Caesar (Classical Latin: IMP·C·IVLIVS·CAESAR·DIVVS) (b. ... Map of Gaul circa 58 BC The Gallic Wars were a series of wars fought between the Romans and the people of Gaul during the mid-first century BC, culminating in the Battle of Alesia in 52 BC which resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic across Gaul. ...
Avaricum, situated in the lands of the Biturges, was the largest and best-fortified town within their territory, situated on very fertile lands.
Julius Caesar, after a series of victories at Vellaunodunum, Genabum, and Noviodunum, had arrived at Avaricum in the winter of 52 BC, intent on denying its grain and steel to the rebellious Gauls.
After feeding and resting his men at Avaricum until the beginning of June, Caesar moved on Gergovia, determined to draw Vercingetorix into battle in a campaign that would eventually culminate in the Battle of Alesia.
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