134-133 BC - Jugurtha serves alongside Scipio Aemilianus and Marius in Siege of Numantia in Spain (jul 24, 134 BC – jul 24, 133 BC)
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Jugurtha learned of Romans' weakness for bribes and that powerful friends in Rome can go a long way.In 134, when Scipio Aemilianus besieged the Spanish city Numantia, Jugurtha commanded a unit of archers, slingers and elephants (more...). The Roman commander was impressed by the Numidian's courage, the two men became friends, Jugurtha learned to speak Latin, and made new friend among the Roman senators. It was Scipio who advised Micipsa to adopt his nephew.
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jul 24, 134 BC
jul 24, 133 BC
~ 12 months