No archaeological evidence that indicates a settlement on the site of today′s city centre prior to the 12th century has been found so far. In antiquity, a Celtic oppidum stood on the Engehalbinsel (peninsula) north of Bern, fortified since the 2nd century BC (late La Tène period), thought to be one of the twelve oppida of the Helvetii mentioned by Caesar. During the Roman era, there was a Gallo-Roman vicus on the same site. The Bern zinc tablet has the name Brenodor ("dwelling of Breno"). In the Early Middle Ages, there was a settlement in Bümpliz, now a city district of Bern, some 4 km (2 mi) from the medieval city. COUNT 4
QSN1 When was the earliest evidnce of settlement in the city centre? ANS1 12th century QSN2 What era was there a Gallo-Roman vicus on the same site? ANS2 Roman era QSN3 What is the name of the Bern zinc tablet? ANS3 Brenodor QSN4 When was the settlement in Bumpliz close to the medieval city? ANS4 Early Middle Ages