Outbreak of the Numantine (Celtiberian) War; sustained resistance to Roman rule in central Iberia
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The Outbreak of the Numantine War
In 153 BCE, the Numantine War, also known as the Celtiberian War, broke out in central Iberia. The war was a result of sustained resistance to Roman rule by the Celtiberians, a group of Celtic and Iberian tribes.
The Celtiberians, known for their fierce resistance, were not easily subdued by the Romans. The war began when the town of Segeda, which belonged to the Celtiberian tribe of the Belli, started to build a circuit of walls, which was against the treaty they had with Rome.
The Romans demanded that the construction be stopped, but the Segedans refused and allied themselves with the powerful city of Numantia. This marked the beginning of the Numantine War.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 153 BCE | Outbreak of the Numantine War |
| 151 BCE | Celtiberian resistance intensifies |
| 137 BCE | Roman defeats near Numantia |
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