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Egypt - Bicharin encampment
Egypt - Bicharin encampment. The Bisharin are a Sunni Muslim tribe of the Beja nomadic ethnic group who live in the eastern part of the Nubian Desert in Sudan and southern Egypt. Date: circa 1904
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Beja Desert Encampment Goats Huts Muslim Nomadic Nubian Southern Sudan Sunni Tents
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In this evocative photograph, we witness the daily life of the Bicharin tribe, a Sunni Muslim community of the Beja ethnic group, residing in their encampment in the eastern part of the Nubian Desert, situated in both Sudan and southern Egypt, around the year 1904. The Bicharin people are known for their nomadic lifestyle, roaming the desert in search of water and pasture for their livestock. The image captures a heartwarming scene of a family gathering, with children playing around their huts made of mud and palm fronds, while their goats graze nearby. The women, dressed in colorful clothing, tend to their domestic chores, while the men attend to their animals. The sun casts a warm glow over the scene, highlighting the simple yet resilient way of life that the Bicharin people have cultivated in this harsh desert environment. The desert landscape stretches out behind the encampment, its golden sand dunes and rocky terrain a stark contrast to the lush greenery of the huts and the vibrant colors of the people's clothing. The Bicharin people are an integral part of the rich cultural tapestry of Africa, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into their unique way of life, which has remained relatively unchanged for generations. The Bicharin tribe's connection to their ancestral lands and their deep-rooted traditions are evident in this image, which serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring human spirit and the resilience of communities that have adapted to living in some of the world's most challenging environments.
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