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Which defensive outcome arose from Scipio Aemilianus's siege of Numantia, due to Roman adoption of 'contravallation'?

A)Reduced resupply of Numantia
B)Eliminated Numantian cavalry sorties
C)Better Roman camp sanitation
D)Improved Roman shield production

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A complete circumvallation ring prevented Numantian resupply by employing Roman military earthworks; this Interdiction because it blocked passage, therefore, directly caused internal resource depletion for Numantia, rather than peripheral benefits such as sanitation.

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