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*''History of Beersheba and its tribes.'' Aref Al-Arf. Cairo, Egypt: Religious Culture Library, 2008. | *''History of Beersheba and its tribes.'' Aref Al-Arf. Cairo, Egypt: Religious Culture Library, 2008. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Tribes have traditionally played a critical role in the structure of Arab society and continue to be extremely important in many parts of the Arab world, including Palestine. | Tribes have traditionally played a critical role in the structure of Arab society and continue to be extremely important in many parts of the Arab world, including Palestine. In Palestine, the term "tribe" (<big>قبيلة</big>) typically refers to Bedouins, nomadic or semi-nomadic Arab groups that are found throughout the Middle East. Today, many of these tribes have moved towards a sedentary lifestyle by choice or necessity. Tribal confederations in Gaza include the Hayawat, Tayaha, and Jahalin, while those in the West Bank are concentrated in the hill country east of Hebron, with scatterings east of Jerusalem and on the west banks of the Jordan River (need reference). | ||
A much more common familial unit in Palestine is the clan or "<big>حمولة</big>", consisting of a small group of families that trace their lineage back to a common ancestry through the fathers' lines. The clan structures are most common in rural areas. | |||
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==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
Tribal histories and genealogies can contain a variety of data useful for family history researchers. Depending on the type and detail of tribal genealogy, typically include the names of fathers and sons but may exclude wives or daughters. Additionally, these genealogies may not include exact birth or death dates, although background information can often allow the researcher to estimate these data for individuals in the records. | |||
Even without detailed lineages, tribal histories can still be useful for researchers. These records often contain details on tribal origins, migrations and movement, and traditional beliefs and culture. | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
The published works above include information useful for tracing Palestinian tribal lineages. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | The published works above include information useful for tracing Palestinian tribal lineages. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | ||
As with all genealogical research, start with what you know. If you know your ancestor's tribal affiliation already, search books on that tribe. If not, search for resources on their country or region of origin, which can often identify the predominant tribes located there. Within tribal lineages, search for the names of familiar individuals or places as clues to identify your exact family line. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:State of Palestine]][[Category:Tribes and Clans]] | [[Category:State of Palestine]][[Category:Tribes and Clans]] | ||