Battle of Zama (109 BC)

Not to be confused with the Battle of Zama, fought between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal.
Battle of Zama
Part of Jugurthine War
Date109 BC
Location
Zama, Tunisia
Result Numidian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Numidia Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Jugurtha Quintus Caecilius Metellus
Caius Marius
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Battle of Zama or siege of Zama pitted the Roman legions under the command of Quintus Caecilius Metellus against Jugurtha's Numidian forces before the besieged city of Zama, which was held by the Roman army.

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