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=== Architecture === The term “Royal Numidian Architecture” was coined for the monuments that were constructed by the Numidian kings.<ref name=Quinn>Quinn, J. (2013). Monumental power: ‘Numidian Royal Architecture’ in context. In J. Prag & J. Quinn (Eds.), The Hellenistic West: Rethinking the Ancient Mediterranean (pp. 179-215). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/CBO9781139505987.008</ref> These monuments consist of tombs, tumuli and sanctuaries. Some examples of these structures are the [[Libyco-Punic Mausoleum of Dougga|mausoleum of Thugga]], the tomb of Beni Rhenane, a tomb at Henchur Burgu in Djerba as well as two tumulus tombs known as the [[Madghacen]] and the [[Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania]].<ref name=Quinn /> There are also altars that were built at [[Chemtou|Simitthus]] and Kbor Klib. All of these monuments were built within the area ruled by Massinissa and his descendants.<ref name=Quinn />
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