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An Arab of any of the nomadic tribes of Arabian, Syrian, Nubian, or Sahara deserts (Free Online Dictionary)
Hutchinson Encyclopedia
See also Israeli Arabs
The Bedouin of Arabia
The Arabian Peninsula is the original home for the Bedouin. This site gives a historical overview of the people from pre-Islamic to modern times. It also discusses the Bedouin culture and society.
The Bedouin of Dubai
This site connects to many links describing life in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates. From agriculture to Souks, the culture and lifestyle of the "desert's most exciting city" in words and pictures is found here.
The Bedouin of Israel
This site connects to the web site "My Jewish Learning.com" and Israel's Bedouin Arab web page. Here, the status and livelihood of the Bedouin in Israel are examined. You may also link to other sites covering the history and community of Israel.
The Bedouin of Jordan
This is a government sponsored site describing the people of Jordan and their origins; these include the Bedouins, Palestinians and Circassians. There are links to other sites which discuss numerous aspects of Jordan such as its history, geography, foreign affairs, and economy.
Map of the Bedouin tribes of Jordan
The Bedouin of Sinai
This site describes the history of the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai desert. It contains links to a brief overview of Bedouin culture and way of life. The Sinai Home page connects to an extensive site covering the history, major cities, leisure activities, and travel information of the Sinai region.
SCSU ILS655 Summer 2006
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a video file, The Empty Quarter