Camels in Oued Souf are glory to their people, the ship of the desert, and the source of livelihood 1884-1918, In light of court documents
Abstract
People in the deserts brought together many animals, especially camels; They depend on it to meet their daily needs and benefits, as it is a means of transporting food and clothing; For its ability to bear heavy loads for continuous days, and it is also considered a source of food for the population. They eat its meat, drink its milk, weave its soft hair, and they will benefit from its dung as fertilizer for their palms, and other benefits of raising a camel with a wonderful character.
We aim through this paper to research the location of the camel animal in the research community, Souafa's emotional attachment to the camel, and the economic employment of the camel in earning a living and traveling. Most of the study was based on important source material, represented in judicial documents issued by the active Sharia courts in the region.
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