Numidians

12 artifacts · 6000 BCE – 354 CE · people (5) · architecture (4) · battle (1) · artifact (1) · art (1)

Emerging from the rich landscapes of North Africa, the Numidians forged a distinct identity marked by powerful kingdoms and dynamic interactions with neighboring cultures. This hall reveals their architectural achievements, legendary rulers like Massinissa and Jugurtha, and artifacts that illuminate their military prowess and daily life. Together, these objects encapsulate a civilization that thrived long before Rome's dominance.

The Collection

• Tassili n'Ajjer — 6000 BCE · artifact
• Madghacen — 300 BCE · architecture
• Dougga — 300 BCE · architecture
• Cirta — 300 BCE · architecture
• Massinissa — 238 BCE · people
• Berber Silver Jewelry — 200 BCE · art
• Jugurtha — 160 BCE · people
• Jugurthine War — 112 BCE · battle
• Tipasa — 100 BCE · architecture
• Juba II — 52 BCE · people
• Tin Hinan — 350 CE · people
• Saint Augustine — 354 CE · people