Numidia was a Roman province on the North African coast, comprising roughly the territory of northeastern Algeria. The people of the area were first identified as Numidians by Polybius around the 2nd century BC, although they were often referred to as the Nodidians. [1] Roman marble bust of Juba I from Cherchell, Algeria. Louvre Museum.

Numidia was the ancient kingdom of the Numidians in northwest Africa, initially comprising the territory that now makes up Algeria, [10] but later expanding across what is today known as Tunisia and Libya.

Feb 21, 2025 · Numidia, under the Roman Republic and Empire, a part of Africa north of the Sahara, the boundaries of which at times corresponded roughly to those of modern western Tunisia and eastern Algeria. Its earliest inhabitants were divided into tribes and clans.

The ruins are situated on the lower terraces of the Aures Mountains, and consist of triumphal arches (one to Septimius Severus, another to Commodus), temples, aqueducts, vestiges of an amphitheatre, baths and an immense quantity of masonry belonging to private houses.

We came to Algeria with a focus on Roman ruins but I have to say it is well worth seeking out these Numidian tombs too, which help you understand the Roman conquest in a local context. It's also an important cultural patrimony and link to contemporary Berber communities today.

Dec 16, 2024 · Gladiator II opens with a Roman fleet brutally laying siege to a city in the north African kingdom of Numidia. On the big screen we see ships set ablaze by pots of burning oil and defenders...

Jan 20, 2021 · The ancient Romans quashed the Kingdom of Numidia, by reducing it over time to a shadow of its former greatness. The image shows the Numidian cavalry on Trajan’s Column in Rome. Source: JJ's Wargames. The Numidians were one such tribal union of Berber origin, the inhabitants of Numidia, and a very important player on the ancient stage of history.

Djemila’s Roman Ruins offer a captivating glimpse into Numidia’s storied past. This private day tour provides travelers with the chance to explore the site’s architectural wonders, including the impressive Arch of Trajan and the Byzantine Basilica adorned with intricate mosaics.

May 18, 2021 · Dougga in Tunisia is the location of the extremely well-preserved ruins of an ancient site inhabited by a series of cultures: notably the Numidians, the Punics, the ancient Greeks and the Romans. The incredible state of preservation of Dougga combined with its mix of cultural influences led UNESCO to list it as a World Heritage site in 1997.

Jul 31, 2023 · Numidia, an ancient Berber kingdom in modern-day Algeria and Tunisia, was founded in the 3rd century BC. Divided into eastern and western regions, it was crucial in the Punic Wars between Carthage and Rome.