The article examines the content of the Romano-Batavian treaties and their historical context. Based on the analysis of Roman narrative tradition and archaeological sources, the author concludes that the alliance between the Romans and Batavians had its roots in the time of Caesar’s campaign in Gaul. The first treaty regulated the supply of auxiliary troops and the resettlement in the Rhine delta. A further renewal of the alliance then occurred under Drusus and was confirmed by a new treaty. The source for the study of this new treaty are Tacitus's literary works. The main conclusion of our study is that these treaties with Rome have played a pivotal role in the formation of the Batavian community.
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