strongholds were conquered by the Visigoths in 624 AD, reducing "Mauretania Seconda" opposite Gibraltar to only the fort of Septem. Religion Christianity is known to have existed in Mauretania as early as the 3rd century. It spread rapidly in these areas despite its relatively late appearance in the region. Although it was adopted in the urban areas of Mauretania Caesariensis, the hinterlands retained the Romano-Berber religion. Ancient episcopal sees of the late Roman province of Mauretania Sitifensis, listed in the Annuario Pontificio as titular sees: See also Gaetuli tribe (namesake of Getulia) Mauretania Caesariensis Mauretania Tingitana Syphax Victor Maurus, a Christian Mauretanian martyr and saint Zeno of Verona References Further reading External links Tingitana Roman client kingdoms Countries in ancient Africa Ancient history of North Africa States and territories established in the 3rd century BC States and territories disestablished in the 1st century 3rd-century BC establishments 1st-century disestablishments Ancient Greek geography of North Africa 44 disestablishments Former kingdoms