A widely quoted Bedouin apothegm is "I am against my brother, my brother and I are against my cousin, my cousin … See more

Livestock and herding, principally of goats, sheep and dromedary camels comprised the traditional livelihoods of Bedouins. These were used for meat, dairy products, and wool. Most of the staple foods that made up the Bedoui… See more

Historically, the Bedouin engaged in nomadic herding, agriculture and sometimes fishing in the Syrian steppe since 6000 BCE. By about 850 BCE, a complex network of settlements and camps was established… See more

The Arabian Peninsula was one of the original homes of the Bedouin. From there, they started to spread out to surrounding deserts, forced out by the lack of water and food. According to tradition, Arabian Bedouin tri… See more

There are a number of Bedouin tribes, but the total population is often difficult to determine, especially as many Bedouin have ceased to lead nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles. Below is a partial list of Bedouin tri… See more

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• Ardah
• Bedawi Arabic
• Ghinnawa
• Qedarites… See more

• Asher, Michael (1997). The Last of the Bedu: In Search of the Myth. Penguin Books. ISBN 0140147500.
• Bitar, Amer (2020). Bedouin Visual Leadership in the Middle East: The Power of Aesthetics and Practical I… See more