Tricassae

The Tricassae were an ancient Gallic tribe who inhabited the region of Gallia Lugdunensis. Their territory was centered around the town of Augustobona, which is modern-day Troyes in France. The Tricassae are primarily known through the writings of classical authors, most notably Julius Caesar in his work *Commentarii de Bello Gallico* (Commentaries on the Gallic War). Caesar mentions them as one of the Gallic peoples who submitted to Roman authority.

The name "Tricassae" likely derives from a Celtic root related to "three" or "tripartite," though the exact meaning and its significance are not fully understood. Little is known about their social structure or specific customs beyond what can be inferred from general knowledge of Gallic societies during the Iron Age. Like many Gallic tribes, they likely had a hierarchical social system with chieftains and a warrior aristocracy. Their economy would have been based on agriculture and livestock, with trade conducted both internally and with neighboring tribes.

Following the Roman conquest of Gaul, the Tricassae became integrated into the Roman province. Their capital, Augustobona, grew into an important Gallo-Roman city, benefiting from Roman infrastructure and administration. The tribe's identity gradually merged with the broader Gallo-Roman culture, and their distinct tribal name eventually faded into historical obscurity. The region they inhabited remained significant throughout the Roman period and beyond.