 The Kerretes were probably essentially of Basque and Aquitanian-related stock, as the Iberian clans who mixed with the native inhabitants can have comprised only small numbers of people.The Kerretes retained a language related to old Basque and Aquitanian, although some Iberian words may have entered the language, and Iberians probably occupied positions at the top of the Kerrete society.The main oppidum of the Kerretes, commanding the whole country, was called "Kere" and was built on the hill above the modern-day village of Llívia (a Spanish exclave in French territory).