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A Bedouin shepherd with his flock of livestock.A Bedouin shepherd standing next to his donkey, with his flock of livestock grazing in the Beqaa valley of Lebanon.ABS_2021_004_D_0030
A Bedouin dwelling with a handmade wooden ladder.A Bedouin dwelling with a handmade wooden ladder.ABS_2019_003_D_2418
A decorated camel wandering in Wadi Rum Jordan.A decorated camel wandering in Wadi Rum Jordan. The picture is taken from inside the traditional Majles.ABS_2019_003_D_4066
Bedouin kids playing traditional games in the neighborhood.Bedouin kids playing traditional games in the neighborhood.ABS_2021_004_D_0076
A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs.A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs. The shepherd is sitting with his son on the back of a donkey leading the cattle.ABS_2019_003_D_1068
A Bedouin woman standing in the midst of wool to wash it.A Bedouin woman standing in the midst of wool to wash it. It is a Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool. The Bedouin women is manually washing the wool outdoors by hitting it hard using heavy sticks and metal rollers.ABS_2019_003_D_1374
A Bedouin from the young generation wearing modern clothes and sitting inside the Majles.A Bedouin from the young generation wearing modern clothes and sitting on plastic chair inside a Majles, the traditional sitting area for Bedouins.ABS_2019_003_D_1108
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3375_c
A young Lebanese Bedouin knitting, decorating and glittering.A young Lebanese Bedouin knitting, decorating and glittering.ABS_2019_003_D_3228
A handmade traditional cushion with tassels.A handmade traditional cushion with tassels decorated by artisan designs.ABS_2019_003_D_1091
Sheep, goats and lambs lined up facing each other to be milked.Sheep, goats and lambs lined up facing each other being milked by two women. The men and the kids are helping in tying them to each other.ABS_2019_003_D_2452
Bedouin women from Lebanon and Jordan preparing Mansaf to be served to the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Palestinian Bedouins during the gathering in Wadi Rum, Jordan.Bedouin women from Lebanon and Jordan preparing Mansaf to be served to the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Palestinian Bedouins during the gathering in Wadi Rum, Jordan.ABS_2019_003_D_4110
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit making Arabic coffee.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit making Arabic coffee. He is using the traditional utensils to grind the coffee and boil it.ABS_2019_003_D_1557
A Bedouin woman standing in the traditional Bayt el Sha’ar in the mountains.A Bedouin woman standing in the traditional Bayt el Sha'ar in the mountains. Bayt Al Sha'ar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1909
A Bedouin neighborhood.A Bedouin neighborhood. Bedouin women are hanging washed clothes and carpets outside to dry.ABS_2019_003_D_0358
A Bedouin man laying on his traditional Bayt el Shaar in Palestine.A Bedouin man laying on his traditional Bayt el Shaar in Palestine. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_3502
Sheep, goats and lambs lined up ready to be milked.During spring, after grazing, sheep goats and lambs are lined up facing each other to be milked.ABS_2019_003_D_2438
A Bedouin man playing “Mazhar”, a traditional percussive instrument.A Bedouin man playing "Mazhar". Mazhar is a large, heavy percussive instrument made of wood and covered with animals skin (usually goats'). It is used in traditional Arabic music to make rhythms.ABS_2019_003_D_0085
An old piece of fabric that shows al Fatiha, a verse from Quran.An old piece of fabric that shows al Fatiha, a verse from Quran. Quran is the central religious text of Islam.ABS_2019_003_D_1134
A Bedouin man standing in a field of wheat, holding a sickle.A Bedouin man standing in a field of wheat, holding a sickle. Sickle is a traditional, single-handed agricultural tool designed with variously curved blades and used for harvesting, or reaping, grain crops or cutting succulent forage chiefly for feeding livestock, either freshly cut or dried as hay.ABS_2019_003_D_2250
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3365_c
A Bedouin man holding a brownish goat.A Bedouin man holding a brownish goat with a young Bedouin girl laughing in the background.ABS_2019_003_D_1457
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes and laying on his traditional Majles.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes and laying on his traditional Majles. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_1032
The traditional Bayt el Shaar with a set of shishas, coffee utensils and incense burners in the middle.The traditional Bayt el Shaar with a set of shishas, coffee utensils and incense burners. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair. TheABS_2019_003_D_0101
A Landscape picture of a field of wheat in the Beqaa valley.A Landscape picture of a field of wheat in the Beqaa valley. It is showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the valley.ABS_2021_004_D_0069
Sheep goats and lambs lined up facing each other to be milked.During spring, after grazing, sheep goats and lambs are lined up facing each other to be milked.ABS_2019_003_D_2444
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits, walking on a mud street in the village.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits, walking on a mud street in the village.ABS_2019_003_D_0295
A Jordanian Bedouin man.A Jordanian Bedouin man.ABS_2019_003_D_3299_c
A Bedouin man washing his traditional headband (igal) manually.A Bedouin man washing his traditional head band (igal) outdoors manually under the sun as he used to do in the past.ABS_2019_003_D_0234
A Bedouin woman cooking food for her guests in the traditional Bayt el Sha’ar.A Bedouin woman standing in the traditional Beit el Che'er and cooking food in a very large pot for her guests as an act of generosity and hospitality.ABS_2019_003_D_1902
A rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs.A rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs in the Beqaa valley.ABS_2019_003_D_2278
A Syrian Bedouin woman sitting in her traditional Majles.A Syrian Bedouin woman sitting in her traditional Majles.ABS_2019_003_D_1194
Some Bedouin kids playing traditional games in the alley while their sister watching them.Some Bedouin kids playing traditional games in the alley while their sister watching them.ABS_2019_003_D_1355
Crafts of different colors made by Bedouin women used to design the interior of Bayt al Shaar.Crafts of different colors made by Bedouin women used to design the interior of Bayt al Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1962
A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool.A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool. The Bedouin women is manually washing the wool outdoors By hitting it hard using heavy sticks and metal rollers.ABS_2019_003_D_1269
A Bedouin woman with her two daughters sitting in the traditional Majles.A Bedouin woman with her two daughters looking over the mobile phone while sitting in the traditional Majles. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_1188
An old Bedouin woman’s hands showing wrinkles as she wears gold and handmade accessories.An old Palestinian Bedouin woman's hands showing wrinkles as she wears gold and handmade accessories.ABS_2019_003_D_3576
A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional outfit sitting in front of the Zareb that she weaved.A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional outfit sitting in front of the Zareb that she weaved. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangement.ABS_2019_003_D_2589
Face tattoos of a Bedouin woman in her 90s.A Bedouin woman in her 90s standing next to the door with many face tattoos. Each tattoo has a separate name and meaning depending on its body placement.ABS_2019_003_D_0023
A married Bedouin couple wearing their traditional outfit.A Bedouin married couple wearing their traditional outfits at their bayt al shaar in the mountains. The man is wearing a igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment. The woman is wearing her thawb, and gang - The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_2014
A Bedouin man making some tea on an open-air fire.A Bedouin man making some tea on an open-air fire.ABS_2019_003_D_2387
A local shop belonging to a Bedouin woman.A local shop belonging to a Bedouin woman, where she sells some goods for the neighborhood.ABS_2019_003_D_0353
A portrait of a Bedouin woman wearing a kaffeye.A portrait of a Bedouin woman wearing a kaffeye. Kaffeye is a cotton scarf, part of the Bedouin traditional outfit.ABS_2019_003_D_1912
Bedouin women from different generations gathered in their small shop.Bedouin women from different generations gathered in their small shop where they sell some goods for living.ABS_2019_003_D_0879
A traditional homemade breakfast made by a Bedouin woman.A traditional homemade breakfast made by a Bedouin woman. She is spilling Kishk; Kishk is made of bulgur – cracked parboiled wheat – mixed with either milk or yogurt, it is well known for its warmth in winter. There are also some "Makdous"; Makdous are a traditional Lebanese preserve made from little baby eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red peppers, chili and garlic. In addition to some fried eggs, labneh, cheese, olives and jam.ABS_2021_004_D_0074
The traditional Bayt el Shaar belonging to a Bedouin family.The traditional Bayt el Shaar belonging to a Bedouin family. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1991
Jordanian, Palestinian and Lebanese Bedouin people all gathered in Wadi Rum, Jordan.Jordanian, Palestinian and Lebanese Bedouin people all gathered in Wadi Rum, Jordan. They are sitting in the traditional Bayt el Shaar around a bonfire, while chatting, singing and laughing, over Arabic coffee and tea.ABS_2019_003_D_3972
A Bedouin woman in her 90s with many tattoos all over her face and her hands.A Bedouin woman in her 90s with many tattoos all over her face and her hands. Each tattoo has a separate name and meaning depending on its body placement.ABS_2019_003_D_2483
A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs.A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs. He is picking a sheep to slaughter for his guests on lunch, as a form of generosity and hospitality.ABS_2019_003_D_1727
A Bedouin woman holding some homegrown grapes.A Bedouin woman holding some homegrown grapes. Grapes are among the most cultivated fruits in the Beqaa Valley.ABS_2021_004_D_0061
A Bedouin dwelling in the Beqaa of Lebanon.A Bedouin dwelling in the Beqaa of Lebanon.ABS_2019_003_D_2421
A photo frame of a Syrian Bedouin in his camp in Lebanon.A photo frame of a Syrian Bedouin in his camp in Lebanon. He customized it with a special quote that says "I am honored that my body held the Syrian nationality" .ABS_2019_003_D_1130
A landscape picture showing the Beqaa valley and the rich landscape.A Landscape picture showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the Beqaa valley. In the background, there is the Western mountain range of Lebanon, covered with snow at its top.ABS_2019_003_D_0436
A Bedouin kid standing next to his humble dwelling in Palestine.A Bedouin kid standing next to his humble dwelling in Palestine.ABS_2019_003_D_3500
A Bedouin shepherd skinning a sheep to feed his guests.A Bedouin shepherd skinning a sheep to feed his guests as a form of hospitality and generosity.ABS_2019_003_D_1854
Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women.Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangement.ABS_2019_003_D_2569
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit at his majlis.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit: igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_0307
A flock of goats, sheep and lambs belonging to a Bedouin shepherd.A flock of goats, sheep and lambs belonging to a Bedouin shepherd. The metal containers are designed for the flock to drink water.ABS_2019_003_D_1928
A Bedouin man laying on his traditional Bayt el Shaar.A Bedouin man laying on his traditional Bayt el Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_2048
Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar.Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1022
A Lebanese Bedouin woman laughing during a visit to the neighborhood.A Lebanese Bedouin woman laughing during a visit to the neighborhood.ABS_2021_004_D_0063
A Palestinian Bedouin man.A Palestinian Bedouin man.ABS_2019_003_D_3251_c
The traditional sewing machine belonging to Bedouin women which they use for a living.The traditional sewing machine belonging to Bedouin women which they use for a living. On top of it, there are some old books and a traditional radio.ABS_2021_004_D_0056
A Syrian Bedouin with his two wives in their tent in Lebanon.A Syrian Bedouin with his two wives in their tent in Lebanon.ABS_2019_003_D_1176
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes, standing next to a flock of livestock.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes, and standing next to a flock of livestock in the Beqaa valley.ABS_2019_003_D_2171
A traditional ceiling fan.A traditional ceiling fan, mounted on the ceiling of a room in a Bedouin house, usually electrically powered and used for cooling.ABS_2019_003_D_0359
A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool.A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool. The Bedouin women is manually washing the wool outdoors by hitting it hard using heavy sticks and metal rollers.ABS_2019_003_D_1273
A Landscape picture showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the Beqaa valley.A Landscape picture showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the Bekaa valley. In the background, there is the Western mountain range of Lebanon. In the front, there are some Bedouin farmers working in the field of wheat.ABS_2021_004_D_0039
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit at his majlis.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit: igal, kaffeye, and thawb at his majlis. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_1044
An old Bedouin woman sitting in her humble dwelling in Palestine.An old Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes, and sitting in her humble dwelling in Palestine.ABS_2019_003_D_3531
A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes near her coffee making utensils showing her handmade textiles.A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes near her coffee making utensils showing her handmade textiles. She is wearing her loose-fitting thawb and gang. The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_1202
A Bedouin shepherd with his flock of livestock.A Bedouin shepherd with his flock of livestock, he arranges some stands of water for the animals to drink.ABS_2019_003_D_2205
A Jordanian Bedouin man.A Jordanian Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3289_c
Core of a milkyway as it is seen from Wadi Rum in Jordan.Core of a milkyway as it is seen from Wadi Rum in Jordan. In the past, Bedouins used star mapping technique to know the directions.ABS_2019_003_D_3636
Meat being cooked to be served as Mansaf.Meat being cooked on fire outdoors, just like the old days. The Bedouins slaughter one of the lambs they have to prepare the meat added on top of the mansaf. Mansaf is a traditional Arab dish made of lamb cooked in a sauce of fermented dried yogurt and served with rice or bulgur.ABS_2019_003_D_1990
A group of camels belonging to a Palestinian Bedouin man.A group of camels belonging to a Palestinian Bedouin man.ABS_2019_003_D_3514
A Jordanian Bedouin man.A Jordanian Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3273_c
A Bedouin shepherd welcoming his guests by slaughtering one of his sheep.A Bedouin shepherd slaughtering a sheep from his large flock to honour his guests as a form of hospitality and generosity.ABS_2019_003_D_1766
A donkey with a large flock of livestock in the background.A donkey with a large flock of livestock in the background.ABS_2019_003_D_2370
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3476_c
Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar.Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1020
Hand Tattoos of a Bedouin woman in her 90s.Hand Tattoos of a Bedouin woman in her 90s. Each tattoo has a separate name and meaning depending on its body placement.ABS_2019_003_D_2496
Bedouin farmers harvesting onions by hand, and packing them in boxes for sale.Bedouin farmers harvesting onions by hand, and packing them in boxes for sale.ABS_2021_004_D_0051
Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women.Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangement.ABS_2019_003_D_2575
A Bedouin man standing in his traditional Majles, holding a copper coffee pot.A Bedouin man standing in his traditional Majles. In the front, he displayed a set of coffee pots to serve coffee for his guests. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_0840
An old photo frame of a woman with her big flock of livestock.An old photo frame of a woman sitting on her donkey with her big flock of livestock grazing in the nature.ABS_2019_003_D_1418
Zareb. The Zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women.Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangementABS_2019_003_D_2559
A Lebanese Bedouin man.A Lebanese Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3416_c
A Bedouin kid looking through the window.A Bedouin kid looking through the window.ABS_2019_003_D_1080
Sheep, goats and lambs lined up facing each other to be milked.During spring, after grazing, sheep goats and lambs are lined up facing each other to be milked.ABS_2019_003_D_2477
Jordanian Bedouin men sitting next to the traditional Bayt el Shaar.Jordanian Bedouin men sitting next to the traditional Bayt el Shaar, chatting over Arabic coffee. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_3777
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3448_c
A well decorated wooden table with two photo frames of some members of the family and handmade crochet doilies.A well decorated wooden table with two photo frames of some members of the family. On the table, there are three crochet doilies hand-made by Bedouin women for decoration and also used as coasters.ABS_2019_003_D_1212
A Syrian Bedouin holding his grandchildren at his tent in Lebanon.A Syrian Bedouin holding his grandchildren at his tent. He resides in a camp that he designed from inside with traditional crafts and coffee making utensils.ABS_2019_003_D_1117
A picture of a kitchen belonging to a Bedouin family.A picture of a kitchen belonging to a Bedouin family.ABS_2021_004_D_0071
Bedouin women with their kids eating Mansaf all together.Bedouin women with their kids eating Mansaf all together. Mansaf is a traditional Arab dish made of lamb cooked in ghee and served with rice or bulgur. Mansaf is served on special occasions such as weddings, births and graduations, or to honor a guest, and on major holidays.ABS_2019_003_D_0719
Two young Bedouins sitting on the edge of their modest balcony.Two young Bedouins sitting on the edge of their modest balcony.ABS_2019_003_D_0650
An old Bedouin woman wearing her gang standing next to her coffee set.A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes near her coffee making utensils. She is wearing her loose-fitting thawb and gang. The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_1085
Bedouin women cooking Mansaf on an outdoor fire for their guests.Bedouin women cooking Mansaf on an outdoor fire in a very large pot. Mansaf is a traditional Arab dish made of lamb cooked in ghee and served with rice or bulgur. Mansaf is served on special occasions such as weddings, births and graduations, or to honor a guest, and on major holidays.ABS_2019_003_D_0573
A Palestinian landscape where Bedouins grow their camels.A Palestinian landscape where Bedouins grow their camels. The metal containers are used to water camels.ABS_2019_003_D_3499
A handmade stone craft used by Bedouin women to grind and mash grains.A handmade stone craft used by Bedouin women to grind and mash grains. For example, they used it to crush wheat and corn to make flour, to mash chickpeas and to smash thyme.ABS_2019_003_D_3549
A less traditional Bedouin living room.A less traditional Bedouin living room where they have sofas and modern furniture, with a coffee set on the side and an old radio in the front.ABS_2019_003_D_1089
Bedouin women cleaning and chopping vegetables after harvest.Bedouin women gathering outdoors helping each other clean and chop green leafy vegetables preparing them for lunch.ABS_2019_003_D_0303
A Bedouin man with his traditional coffee set.A Bedouin man with his traditional coffee set; serving pots, spatula, and cups.ABS_2019_003_D_1112
A flock of livestock in the Beqaa valley.A flock of livestock in the Beqaa Valley belonging to Bedouins.ABS_2019_003_D_2391
A modest Bedouin kitchen with a set of traditional and modern utensils.A modest Bedouin kitchen with a set of traditional and modern utensils.ABS_2019_003_D_1065
A Bedouin man standing near his own tradition coffee pots.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes near his traditional coffee serving pots. Bedouins use these pots to serve Arabic coffee for their guests at home and during events like weddings and funerals.ABS_2019_003_D_0066
The Beqaa valley from a high angle.The Beqaa valley from a high angle. The photo is showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the Beqaa valley.ABS_2019_003_D_0435
A Lebanese Bedouin man.A Lebanese Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3428_c
A Bedouin hands holding rosary, also called prayer beads.A Bedouin hands holding rosary, also called prayer beads. It is a religious exercise in which prayers are recited and counted on a string of beads or a knotted cord.ABS_2019_003_D_0259
A young Bedouin showing her dyed fingers with Hennah one day after a wedding celebration.A young Bedouin showing her dyed fingers with Hennah one day after a wedding celebration. The Hennah dye lasts a minimum of one week.ABS_2019_003_D_1093
Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women.Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangement.ABS_2019_003_D_2573
Jordanian, Palestinian and Lebanese Bedouin people all gathered in Wadi Rum, Jordan.Jordanian, Palestinian and Lebanese Bedouin people all gathered in Wadi Rum, Jordan. They are sitting in the traditional Bayt el Shaar around a bonfire, while chatting, singing and laughing, over Arabic coffee and tea.ABS_2019_003_D_3996
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit at his majlis.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit: igal, kaffeye, and thawb at his majlis. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_0319
A wide field of wheat in the Beqaa valley.A wide field of wheat in the Beqaa valley. After harvest, wheat is packed in canvas bags, then left in the field to be picked up later.ABS_2019_003_D_1698
A Bedouin woman in her 90s with many tattoos all over her face and her hands.A Bedouin woman in her 90s with many tattoos all over her face and her hands. Each tattoo has a separate name and meaning depending on its body placement.ABS_2019_003_D_2516
A Bedouin majlis with its traditional design.Majles, a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_1086
A young Lebanese Bedouin woman.A young Lebanese Bedouin woman.ABS_2019_003_D_3401_c
The Beqaa valley from a high angle.The Beqaa valley from a high angle. The photo is showing the complexity and diversity of landscape elements in composition, structure and function in the Beqaa valley.ABS_2019_003_D_0434
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes.ABS_2019_003_D_3463_c
A Bedouin woman in her 90s with many tattoos all over her face.Face tattoos of a Bedouin woman in her 90s. Each tattoo has a separate name and meaning depending on its body placement.ABS_2019_003_D_0007
A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool.A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool. The Bedouin women is manually washing the wool outdoors by hitting it hard using heavy sticks and metal rollers.ABS_2019_003_D_1296
A Bedouin woman with her granddaughter wearing their traditional clothes.A Bedouin woman with her granddaughter wearing their traditional clothes. The grandmother is wearing her loose-fitting thawb and gang. The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_1072
A Bedouin woman working in land, wearing a straw hat as a shield from sunlight.A Bedouin woman working in the middle of the day in the land, wearing a straw hat as a shield to protect her from the sharp sunlightABS_2019_003_D_0529
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes and laying on his traditional Majles.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional clothes and laying on his traditional Majles. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_0985
A Bedouin mountain house where they visit in summer.A Bedouin mountain house where they visit in summer due to their coolness and chilliness, with a handmade clothes line.ABS_2019_003_D_3569
Two young Bedouins celebrating a traditional wedding by dyeing the top of their fingers with Hennah.Two young Bedouins celebrating a traditional wedding by dyeing the top of their fingers with Hennah. Hennah is a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to decorate the hair or the body.ABS_2019_003_D_0987
Traditional sewing tools belonging to a Bedouin woman.Traditional sewing tools belonging to a Bedouin woman. There are threads from different sizes and colors, scissors, pins, needles, and textile.ABS_2019_003_D_1214
A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool.A Bedouin traditional way of cleaning the wool. The Bedouin women is manually washing the wool outdoors by hitting it hard using heavy sticks and metal rollers.ABS_2019_003_D_1301
A flock of goats, sheep and lambs belonging to a Bedouin shepherd.A flock of goats, sheep and lambs belonging to a Bedouin shepherd.ABS_2019_003_D_1883
An old Bedouin man sitting in the traditional Bayt Al Shaar.An old Bedouin man sitting in the traditional Bayt Al Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair. There is a heating stove in the middle of the tent to warm up Bedouins during winter; it burns wood for fire.ABS_2019_003_D_0059
A Bedouin woman sitting with her son in the traditional Bayt el Shaar.A Bedouin woman sitting with her son in the traditional Bayt el Shaar, while using her mobile phone. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair, and decorated by crafts made by Bedouin women.ABS_2019_003_D_0982
A group of Bedouins cooperating in onions harvest in the middle of the day.A group of Bedouins cooperating in onions harvest in the middle of the day.ABS_2019_003_D_1152
A Bedouin kid sitting on a plastic chair outside his home.A Bedouin kid sitting on a plastic chair outside his home.ABS_2019_003_D_1041
A teapot belonging to a Bedouin man making some tea.A teapot covered with charcoal belonging to a Bedouin man making some tea on an open-air fire like old days.ABS_2019_003_D_2396
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits standing on the street next to his home.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits standing on the street next to his home. He is wearing a igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_0269
A wall of some crafts inside a mountain house belonging to Palestinian Bedouins.A wall of some crafts inside a mountain house belonging to Palestinian Bedouins.ABS_2019_003_D_3548
A Bedouin mom sitting next to her daughter.A Bedouin mom sitting next to her daughter. They have similar light blue eyes.ABS_2019_003_D_2058
Two young Bedouins looking at the street through the window.Two young Bedouins looking at the street through the window of their living room.ABS_2019_003_D_0678
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit: igal, kaffeye, and thawb at his bayt al shaar. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_1950
An old Bedouin woman standing in the traditional Majles.An old Bedouin woman standing in the traditional Majles. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_0139
A young Lebanese girl standing next the traditional Bayt el Shaar.A young Lebanese girl standing next the traditional Bayt el Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_2111
Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, part of the Bedouin traditional outfit.Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, part of the Bedouin traditional outfit. It is worn double with Igal. Igal is the black cord, used to keep the kaffeye in place.ABS_2019_003_D_0255
A modest Bedouin dwelling showing a wooden handmade ladder.A modest Bedouin dwelling showing a wooden handmade ladder.ABS_2019_003_D_1063
A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs.A Bedouin shepherd with his rich flock of goats, sheep and lambs, in the Beqaa valley.ABS_2019_003_D_2230
The Bedouin traditional coffee serving pots, spatula, trays and cups.The Bedouin traditional coffee serving pots, spatula, trays, and cups. They are made of copper material that is known for its ability to diffuse heat evenly and conduct it quickly, which allow Bedouins to make the popular high-quality coffee, served as a ritual in all occasions like wedding and funerals.ABS_2019_003_D_1132
Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar.Crafts made by Bedouin women used to decorate the interior of Bayt Al Shaar. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_1021
A Bedouin majlis with its traditional design.Majles, a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.ABS_2019_003_D_1087
A flock of livestock.A flock of livestock.ABS_2019_003_D_2197
A handcrafted textile made by Bedouin women.A handcrafted textile made by Bedouin women. It is a fabric material made and decorated by hand using simple tools that just rely on Bedouin women's hands.ABS_2019_003_D_1006
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfit, and standing in his less-traditional living room. He is wearing a igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_0469
A handmade traditional cushion, made of thick material with artisan designs.A handmade traditional cushion, made of thick material with artisan designs.ABS_2019_003_D_1090
A Bedouin smoking a cigarette while laying on the famous majlles.A Bedouin smoking a cigarette while laying on the famous majlles. Majles is the traditional sitting area where Bedouins sit on the floor.ABS_2019_003_D_1005
Jordanian Bedouin men setting up the traditional Bayt el Shaar for a gathering.Jordanian Bedouin men setting up the traditional Bayt el Shaar for a gathering. Bayt Al Shaar is the mobile home tent of the Bedouins that is made from goats' hair.ABS_2019_003_D_3764
Bedouin women sitting in the traditional Majles, chatting and laughing.Bedouin women sitting in the traditional Majles, chatting and laughing. Majles is a traditional floor sitting area found in all Bedouin houses, where they daily sit, host and welcome their guests. They also chat about the daily issues of life and reminisce about the past over Arabic tea and coffee.Bedouin women sitting in the Majles, chatting and laughing.ABS_2019_003_D_0747
Mansaf ready to be served.Mansaf ready to be served. Mansaf is a traditional Arab dish made of lamb cooked in ghee and served with rice or bulgur. Mansaf is served on special occasions such as weddings, births and graduations, or to honor a guest, and on major holidays.ABS_2019_003_D_2137
A Bedouin mountain house where they visit in summer.A Bedouin mountain house where they visit in summer due to their coolness and chilliness.ABS_2019_003_D_3570
A Palestinian Bedouin woman.A Palestinian Bedouin woman.ABS_2019_003_D_3204_c
A wide field of wheat in the Beqaa valley.A wide field of wheat in the Beqaa valley, where a Bedouin shepherd is herding his flock of sheep and goats.ABS_2019_003_D_1523
A Lebanese Bedouin woman.A Lebanese Bedouin woman.ABS_2019_003_D_3142_c
A Bedouin woman sitting on a sofa covered with a handmade textile.A Bedouin woman sitting on a sofa covered with a handmade textile; Bedouin women used to sew them. In the background, there is an old vintage radio, are some paper crafts hanged on the wall.ABS_2019_003_D_0368
A handcrafted textile made by Bedouin women.A handcrafted textile made by Bedouin women. It is a fabric material made and decorated by hand using simple tools that rely on Bedouin women.ABS_2019_003_D_1014
Syrian Bedouin siblings at their grandparents’ majlis.Syrian Bedouin siblings at their grandparents' majlis.ABS_2019_003_D_1127
A Palestinian Bedouin woman.A Palestinian Bedouin woman.ABS_2019_003_D_3239_c
Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women.Zareb. The zareb is a handcraft weaved by Bedouin women. It is considered one of the requirements of Bayt Al Shaar as it constitutes a thermal insulator within the house, and contributes to creating a wide area inside the tent, in addition to aesthetics and arrangement.ABS_2019_003_D_2562
A Bedouin woman, with facial tattoo, praying.A Bedouin woman raising her hands expressing gratefulness to God while telling a story about her journey in life. She had her facial tattoos since she was a teenager as a form of beauty expression.ABS_2019_003_D_0104
An old Bedouin woman wearing her gang standing next to her coffee set.A Bedouin woman wearing her traditional clothes near her coffee making utensils. She is wearing her loose-fitting thawb and gang. The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_1083
A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits.A Bedouin man wearing his traditional outfits. He is wearing a igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment.ABS_2019_003_D_0285
Two young Bedouin women preparing Hennah.Two young Bedouin women preparing Hennah. Hennah is a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to decorate the hair or the body.ABS_2019_003_D_3230
A Bedouin man with his animals grazing land near his home.A Bedouin shepherd taking his animals early during the day for grazing. In the past, Bedouins were nomads with big flocks of animals which they used to freely move with across countries depending on the season.ABS_2019_003_D_0225
A married Bedouin couple wearing their traditional outfit.A Bedouin married couple wearing their traditional outfits. The man is wearing a igal, kaffeye, and thawb. Igal the is a black cord, worn doubled, used to keep the kaffeye in place, Kaffeye is the cotton scarf, and the thawb is a loose-fitting traditional garment. The woman is wearing her thawb, and gang - The gang is a piece of silk lined with gold or silver reeds or both, and it is red, or black in color, and it can be dark brown, pink, or orange. Embroidered in the form of a rectangular belt for the head and tied on the top of the forehead.ABS_2019_003_D_1582
A Bedouin man milking a goat that is lined up with the other flock.A Bedouin man milking a goat that is lined up with the other flock.ABS_2019_003_D_2458
Bedouin women cooking Mansaf on an outdoor fire for their guests.Bedouin women cooking Mansaf on an outdoor fire in a very large pot. Mansaf is a traditional Arab dish made of lamb cooked in ghee and served with rice or bulgur. Mansaf is served on special occasions such as weddings, births and graduations, or to honor a guest, and on major holidays.ABS_2019_003_D_0569
Bedouin farmers harvesting onions by hand.Bedouin farmers harvesting onions by hand, and packing them in boxes for sale.ABS_2021_004_D_0041
A hill in Palestine showing many Bedouin mountain houses.A hill in Palestine showing many Bedouin mountain houses. Bedouins visit these houses in summer due to their coolness and chilliness.ABS_2019_003_D_3524
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Cultural Corridors of Peace is funded by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Cultural Corridors of Peace is funded by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
