What the records say
- When
- 112 BCE
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 36.37° N, 6.61° E
- Description
- 111 BCE siege
Siege of Cirta
111 BCE siege
The siege of Cirta was fought between the rival Numidian kings Adherbal and Jugurtha in 113 BC. They were contesting the throne of Numidia after the death of King Micipsa. Jugurtha invaded Adherbal's territory, defeated him and besieged him in his capital Cirta. Two Roman deputations attempted to negotiate a settlement, but Jugurtha ignored them.
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