This soldier was himself ambushed and put to death by Byzantine sea-raiders shortly afterwards. For a while confusion reigned, but the Awraba recognized the weakness of their position and eventually capitulated to the newly re-organized and reinforced Arab army. With the death of Kusaila, the torch of resistance passed to a tribe known as the Jerawa, who had their home in the Aurès.
This soldier was himself ambushed and killed by Byzantine sea-raiders shortly after. For a while, uncertainty prevailed, but the Awraba recognized the vulnerability of their position and eventually surrendered to the newly reorganized and reinforced Arab army. With the death of Kusaila, the torch of resistance passed to a tribe known as the Jerawa, who had their home in the Aurès.