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Cottian Alps

Also known as Alpes Cottiae

The Cottian Alps are a range of the western Alps on the modern French–Italian border, crossed by the Mont Genèvre and Mont Cenis passes. They take their name from Cottius, a local king who allied with Augustus and kept his realm as a client kingdom based at Susa. Under Nero it became the Roman province of Alpes Cottiae.

Cottian Alps
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

MedulliKingdom of Cottius

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