The Roman Settlement Policy in the ancient Maghreb (Late Republican-Early Imperial Era)

Abstract

After Caesar’s victory at the battle of Thapsus in 46 BC, and the annexation of part of the Numidian kingdom to Roman property, the latter began to establish a group of colonies in ancient Africa, like Carthage and other colonies, focusing on the best areas and the most fertile lands, on one hand to install as many ex-soldiers as possible, and on the other hand to link wheat-producing Africa to Rome.

   The settlement movement resumed under the reign of Octavian who took military, administrative and economic initiatives, he established new territories, based on peace, and sometimes on violence and military power, these measures  had profound repercussions on the Maghreb, despite the incursions of the people against Romanisation.

  Despite the strength and domination of the Romans, the Local people did not surrender to their fate, so they faced the occupying forces with a series of revolutions.

Keywords : settlement ; The Romans ; Julius Caesar ; Octave Augustus.