The Battle of Aquae Sextiae, fought in 102 BC near modern-day Aix-en-Provence, was a decisive engagement during the Cimbrian War. The conflict occurred after a series of demoralizing Roman losses, including the Battle of Noreia, the Battle of Burdigala, and the catastrophic Battle of Arausio.
Under the leadership of Gaius Marius, the Roman legions successfully intercepted and defeated the Teutons and Ambrones as they attempted to cross the Alps into Italy. While local traditions have historically linked the nearby Mont St. Victoire to the victory, scholars such as Frédéric Mistral have formally debunked these claims.