Adherbal of Numidia

Adherbal was besieged in Cirta by Jugurtha's forces. He appealed to Rome for help, but the Senate's diplomatic efforts failed. The siege ended with Adherbal's surrender and execution, leading to the Jugurthine War.

Adherbal, king of Numidia, was besieged in his capital Cirta by his cousin Jugurtha. After surrendering under a truce, he was executed by Jugurtha, along with many Roman and Italian merchants, triggering Roman intervention in the Jugurthine War.