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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of Tanit worship, Tébessa is notable as a location where…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The deity Tanit, central to the religious practices of ancient Carthage and its sphere of influence, was worshipped not only in major cities like Carthage itself, but also in North African settlements such as Tebessa (Theveste) in modern-day Algeria, where temples were dedicated to her and she served as a protector of towns and homes.
Trivia Question Explanation: The source text explicitly states that Tanit had temples in Theveste, which is modern-day Tébessa, and that she was worshipped as a defender of towns and homes.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of the Massylii, Tébessa is best understood as…
Trivia Question Study Fact: During the 4th century BC, the Massylii, a Berber federation in eastern Numidia, maintained a relationship with the powerful Carthaginian Republic resembling a protectorate, where Carthage skillfully used diplomacy to control the Massylii by exploiting internal tribal rivalries. Key settlements within the Massylii territory included Tébessa, Cirta, and Thugga.
Trivia Question Explanation: Tébessa was identified alongside Cirta and Thugga as one of the main settlements located within the lands controlled by the Massylii federation during the 4th century BC.
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