| Battle of Zama | |||||||
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| Part of Jugurthine war | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Numidia | Roman Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Jugurtha |
Metellus Caius Marius | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||
The Battle of Zama or siege of Zama pitted the Roman legions under the command of Quintus Caecilius Metellus against Jugurtha's Numidian forces before the besieged city of Zama, which was held by the Roman army.