Bedouins “Inhabitants of the desert” Arabian Peninsula, Negev, Syrian and Sinai Deserts Organized into clans led by Sheikhs Typically, are nomadic and raise herds of camels, sheep or goats
Changes to Traditional Bedouin Life 1950s and 1960s saw a dramatic decrease in the population- why? Growth in cities and education, drought and loss of land Bedouins make up less than 10% of the entire Arab population Largest population is in Saudi Arabia
On your handout… In 2-3 sentences, explain which of the traditional Middle Eastern ways of life you would have most wanted to live in and why. Nomadic Life Village Life City Life