Salvii

Salvii refers to a group of people who inhabited the region of Savoy in historical times. Their presence is noted in ancient sources, particularly those describing the Gallic tribes of southeastern Gaul. The Salvii were a Celtic people who, along with other tribes like the Allobroges, occupied territories that later became part of Roman Gaul. Their society was likely organized into tribes or confederations, with a focus on agriculture and pastoralism.

The Salvii came into contact with the Roman Republic in the 2nd century BCE. Their interactions with Rome were often characterized by conflict, particularly as Rome expanded its influence in the Mediterranean. Roman expansion led to military campaigns against the Salvii and their allies, aimed at securing trade routes and consolidating Roman power. These conflicts eventually resulted in the subjugation of the Salvii and their incorporation into the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis. Under Roman rule, their territories were integrated into the Roman administrative and economic system. While the distinct identity of the Salvii gradually faded with Romanization, their historical presence is a significant part of the pre-Roman history of the region.