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 * __The Jugarthine War__**

The Jugarthine War, taking place during 112 - 105 BCE, gave power to the Romans but giving them no territory in Africa. It is mostly known for bringing Marius and his enemy Sulla into power. After the destruction of Carthage, the most important kingdom in Africa was in Numidia and the kings name was Jugartha. There were many thriving towns in Africa, which the Romans wanted control over. Also, Numidia was an ally of Rome during the Punic Wars so they had strong connections, up until Jugurtha made the Romans angry. When an important leader died in Numidia, the Romans tried to divide it into two and keep one part and give the other one to Jugurtha but Jugurtha was not happy with that and wanted both. He decided to take action and in 112 BCE attacked and massacred the residential Romans. The current consul, L. Calpurnis Bestia, tried to fight back but quickly learned that his forces had no chance against the Jugarthines so he attempted to talk things out and negotiate with them. Directly after that, the new consul went to Numidia with about 40,000 troops but was once again unsuccessful and admitted defeat and returned to Rome.