Massinissa

Massinissa’s reign over Numidia and his alliance with Rome leave a lasting impact on the history of Africa and the Mediterranean region.

Massinissa supports the Romans in the Third Punic War, contributing to the destruction of Carthage.

Massinissa establishes himself as the ruler of Numidia and begins to expand his territory.

Massinissa joins forces with the Roman general Scipio Africanus to defeat Carthage in the Battle of Ilipa.

Massinissa receives military training and education in governance under the Mauretanian king Syphax.

Massinissa is born in the ancient city of Cirta in Numidia (present-day Algeria).