Bordeaux was originally known as Burdigala by its original Celtic inhabitants around 300 BC and remained peaceful until 60 BC when the Roman Empire invaded.
During the Roman Empire it was a central hub for lead and tin mining, and then shortly became the capital of Roman Aquitaine.
The end of the Roman rule was brought about by multiple sackings from such tribes as the Vandals, Visigoths, and finally, the Franks, which then ensued a period of chaos and plundering.
During this time the name evolved from Burdigala to Bordiaus and finally to Bordèu (the Basque word for Bordeaux – which is derived from bord de l’eau: along the water).
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