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Siege of Numantia 133 Bc
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Siege of Numantia 133 Bc
Scipio Africanus beseiges Numantia, a siege that lasted 9 years and cost the lives of most of the towns inhabitants. Date: 133 BC
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Africanus Cost Inhabitants Lasted Lives Numantia Scipio Siege Years
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This evocative print depicts the historic siege of Numantia, an ancient Roman city located in present-day Spain, which took place in 133 BC. The siege was led by Scipio Africanus, a renowned Roman military commander, who had been dispatched to subdue the rebellious Celtiberian tribes in the region. The siege of Numantia is notable for its extraordinary duration and devastating consequences. The city of Numantia, renowned for its strategic location and formidable defenses, had held out against Roman forces for nine long years. The inhabitants, determined to resist the Roman invasion, had constructed an intricate network of underground tunnels and fortifications, making the city a formidable fortress. Scipio Africanus, undeterred by the city's defenses, laid siege to Numantia with an army of over 40,000 soldiers. The siege was marked by relentless assaults on the city walls and a constant barrage of missiles and siege engines. The Romans also employed a tactic known as 'starvation warfare,' cutting off the city's water supply and isolating it from the outside world. Despite the Romans' superior numbers and resources, the siege proved to be a grueling and protracted affair. The inhabitants of Numantia, facing starvation and the constant threat of Roman assaults, fought with unyielding determination. However, their resistance was eventually broken when a group of traitors within the city walls opened the gates to the Romans. The fall of Numantia marked the end of the Celtiberian Wars and solidified Rome's dominance in the Iberian Peninsula. The cost of the siege was immense, with most of the city's inhabitants perishing either during the siege or in its aftermath. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured during ancient wars and the indelible mark they leave on history.
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