Numidia

[ noo-mid-ee-uh, nyoo- ]

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noun

Numidia

/ njuːˈmɪdɪə /

an ancient country of N Africa, corresponding roughly to present-day Algeria: flourished until its invasion by Vandals in 429; chief towns were Cirta and Hippo Regius

This war arose out of a disputed succession to the throne of Numidia.

This city, under its old Roman name of Cirta, was one of the principal strongholds of Numidia.

It was only eleven miles from Numidia to Ringtown, and he had already passed over part of the distance.

They also built a fortress in Numidia, where now is the city called Tigisis.

Guinea-fowls from Numidia, (aves Numidicae or merely Numidicae) were a favorite dish.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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