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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Tribes in Lebanon play a somewhat diminished role in the social structure. While some Lebanese may proudly proclaim their membership in a given tribe, - or clan, as they are more often called there - many Lebanese families are more likely to cite their relationship to one of the ethno-religious communities that define modern Lebanon. | |||
However, tribes and tribal identity are still relevant for many Lebanese. One major historical clan in Lebanon is the Hamadiyeh, which has two main branches: the Zaaitar and the Chamas. The Zaaitar clan can be further divided into the Meqdad, Haj Hassan, Noon, Shreif, and Jaafar, while the Chamas clan is split into the Allaw, Nassereddine, and Dandash. These tribes are concentrated in the Bekaa, Baalbek-Hermel, and Mount Lebanon regions.<ref>Samaha, Nour, "Meeting the clans of Lebanon," ''Al Jazeera,'' https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2012/8/18/meeting-the-clans-of-lebanon, accessed 23 January 2025.</ref> | |||
Understanding tribal structures can be extremely helpful when conducting research in the Middle East. Even if a specific family cannot be traced, there will likely be information on the tribe with which they are affiliated, including genealogies and histories. | |||
==Types of Records== | ==Types of Records== | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== |