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Siga
35.2663° N, -1.4499° E
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Siga, an ancient Berber and Roman port, is located near present-day Aïn Témouchent, Algeria. It was part of the Kingdom of Numidia and key in Mediterranean trade. The city was at the western border of the Masaesyli tribe. During the Second Punic War, King Syphax of the Masaesyli aligned with Rome but was defeated by Masinissa, leading to the unification of the Numidian kingdom. Under Roman rule, Siga grew as an important port in Mauretania Caesariensis, with notable structures such as a fortified acropolis and Roman baths. The site later declined after the Arab conquest in the 7th century CE, ending its historical prominence.
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King Syphax aligns with Rome
218 BCE
Defeat of Syphax by Masinissa
203 BCE
Roman Empire Influence
1st century CE
Arab Conquest
650 CE
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