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Numidia
Kingdom in what now is Algeria. Existed from 201 BCE until 46 BCE, 155 years, when it's collaboration with the Romans led to it being put under Roman rule.
There were two tribes that made up the people of Numidia.
The capital of Numidia was Cirta, located to the place of modern Constantine.
History
206 BCE: There are two rulers of Numidia. Syfax of western Numidia is the most powerful and supports Hannibal in the Punic Wars. Masinissa of eastern Numidia started from this year to support the Romans, as he was losing ground against Syfax.
201: Rome wins against Carthage, and all of Numidia is put under the rule of Masinissa.
148: Masinissa dies, and Numidia is for a period divided into smaller kingdoms.
113: Jugurtha ascends to power, and puts all of Numidia under his control.
46: Numidia becomes part of the Roman province of Ifriqia Nova.
3rd century CE: Numidia is made into a separate province.
4th century: Numidia is the centre of Donatism, a Christian movement called heretical by the mainstream church.
5th century: Conquered by the Vandals.
8th century: Conquered by the Arabs.
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By: Tore Kjeilen
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