Siege of Ocile

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

Siege of Ocile
Part of Lusitanian War
Date Unknown Location Ocile, North Africa 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

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]

Siege

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

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

• Viriathus
• Lusitanian War

Sources

1. "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.

• Appian's History of Rome.