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* established political influence among local elites   

* established political influence among local elites   

The Po Valley thus became the staging ground for the [[Gallic Wars]] and a key factor in Caesar’s ascent to power.

The Po Valley thus became the staging ground for the [[Gallic Wars]] and a key factor in Caesar's ascent to power.

===Agriculture and Economy===

===Agriculture and Economy===

The valley’s fertile plains supported:

The valley's fertile plains supported:

* grain production   

* grain production   

* cattle raising   

* cattle raising   

==Modern Context==

==Modern Context==

Today, the Po Valley remains one of Italy’s most productive agricultural and industrial regions, containing major cities such as Milan, Turin, Bologna, and Verona.

Today, the Po Valley remains one of Italy's most productive agricultural and industrial regions, containing major cities such as Milan, Turin, Bologna, and Verona.

==See Also==

==See also==

* [[Po River]]   

* [[Po River]]   

* [[Cisalpine Gaul]]   

* [[Cisalpine Gaul]]