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LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA · Africa

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MAmahamoud ·10 photographs ·13 Mar 2008 – 24 Mar 2008 ·12 days
Where
Libya · LIBYA
When
13 Mar 2008 – 24 Mar 2008
12 days · trip of 2008
Who
mahamoud akka · @mahamoud · libya desert
How
Travel diary
The story

hey dear...

The Tuareg people are predominently nomadic people of the sahara desert, mostly in thenear Timbuktu and Kidal. The Tuareg are often referred to as "Blue Men of the desert " - because their robes are dyed indigo blue. They live in small tribes with between 30 and 100 family members and keep camels, goats, cattle and chicken which graze the land.

The sword is a Tuareg's most valued possession. Many are passed from generation to generation and said to be protected by the victories of its past owners. Family roles: Women process milk, make butter, prepare animal skins, make clothes and bedding from skin, collect firewood and water. Men drive the animals take responsibility for selling. Men will take camels to towns to sell them, returning with millet which they use as flour for bread making. Other purchases will include sugar and tea. Most outputs, however, are consumed by the family I'm very pleased to be in touch with you Ciao and see yoy soon! KInd regards Mr. Mahmoud Akka....

The journey's photographs

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libyaTuareg man with camels among sandstone rock formations in the SaharaHikers walk across rocky ground toward dust-covered sand dunesMan in green turban sitting on sand dune facing wind-carved rock formationsSand dunes beneath a red mottled cloudy sky at duskMan in indigo turban standing over earthen mud-brick rooftopsChild between two black-veiled women at shaded market, colorful goods scatteredBlack-veiled women and a child selling colorful goods at a shaded marketTuareg women in white and blue veils seated under colorful fabricsBerber children in colorful traditional dresses with silver jewelry, inside a tent

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