| Display title | Saudi Arabia Tribes and Clans |
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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Some notable tribes in Saudi Arabia's ancient history include the Quraysh, Banu Hashim, Banu Tamim, Banu Hanifa, Banu Thaqif, Banu Sulaym, Banu Hilal, Banu Harb, Banu Ghatafan, Banu Abs, Banu Murra, Banu Uqayl, Banu Yam, Banu Khalid, Shammar, and Anizah. These tribes have historically played significant roles in the social, political, and cultural development of the Arabian Peninsula. The Arab tribes were traditionally engaged in nomadic herding and agriculture, establishing complex networks of settlements and camps by around 1200 BCE. With the spread of Islam, many of these tribes migrated and settled in various regions, contributing to the Arabization of the Levant, North Africa, and beyond. Today, the legacy of these tribes continues to influence the cultural and social fabric of Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world.
Tribes have traditionally played a critical role in the structure of Arab society and continue to be extremely important in Saudi Arabia. In pre-modern Saudi Arabia, tribes were the main social unit and governed all aspects of life. Although the country's rapid and extensive modernization since its founding in 1932 has altered the traditional nomadic lifestyle of many Saudis, tribal identities remain an important element of society. |
