Berber Kingdoms of Numidia and Mauretania Flourish
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: African History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Morocco, Algeria
- Date: c. 300-c. 100
Article abstract: Numidia and Mauretania, in the Mediterranean region of northern Africa, played important roles during the spread of Roman power in this part of the African continent.
Summary of Event
Africa northwest of the Sahara gave rise to several groups of Berber people who were organized into tribes and clans and followed a seminomadic life. Of these Berbers, the Numidians were the most powerful. Their kingdom was part of the Carthaginian empire until Masinissa, the ruler of eastern Numidia, allied himself with Rome in 208 b.c.e. during the...
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