The Siege of Ocile was a military conflict between the Lusitanians and the Roman Republic.

Siege of Ocile
Part of Lusitanian War
DateUnknown
Location
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Lusitanians
Commanders and leaders
Mummius Unknown
Strength
9000 infantry
500 cavalry
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 15,000 killed

Background

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The Lusitanians, on the other side of the Tagus, led by Caucenus, invaded the Cunei, who were subject to Rome, and captured Conistorgis. Some of Lusitanians then raided North Africa, laying siege to a city named Ocile, possibly current day Asilah.[1][2]

The Siege

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Mummius followed the Lusitanians, with 9000 foot and 500 horse, and slew about 15,000 of them who were engaged in plundering, and a few of the others, and raised the siege of Ocile.[1]

Aftermath

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After his victory in Ocile, Mummius returned to Rome, where he was awarded a triumph. He was then succeeded by Marcus Atilius.[1]

See also

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Sources

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  1. ^ a b c "Appian's Roman History, Book VI". archive.org.
  2. ^ Julián de Francisco Martín (1996). Conquista y romanización de Lusitania. Universidad de Salamanca. ISBN 978-84-748183-6-9.