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Where does the Berber language come from?
Morocco
Berber languages are spoken today by some 14 million people, mostly in scattered enclaves found in the Maghrib, a large region of northern Africa between Egypt’s Siwa Oasis and Mauretania. The heaviest concentration of Berber speakers is found in Morocco.
Who created Amazigh flag?
Originally created by the Berber Academy (Agraw Imazighen) in the 70s, the flag was adopted in 1998 flag of the Berber people by the Amazigh World Congress (CMA, Agraw Amadlan Amazigh). The “ⵣ” symbol is a Tifinagh letter called “yaz” and pronounced [z].
Is Berber a religion?
The traditional Berber religion is the ancient and native set of beliefs and deities adhered to by the Berbers (Amazigh autochthones) of North Africa. Syncretic influences from the traditional Amazigh religion can also be found in certain other faiths.
What did the original Berbers look like?
The Appearance of the Original Berbers According to European Perceptions. All the early major Berber tribes including the Masmuda, Sanhaja, Ketama Zenata and Nafusa are described as dark reddish brown like the “Indi’ or as “blacks” or Ethiopians in early documents.
How did the Berbers interact with other civilizations?
The Berbers interacted with other major civilizations in the North African region for the centuries. In particular, they were subjugated by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians — two powerful Mediterranean civilizations — as well as various Arab kingdoms.
Why did the Berbers call themselves free men?
Because of this, the Berbers chose instead to live as nomads rather than sedentary agrarians. This mobile lifestyle is central to their culture, and perhaps the real reason why they referred to themselves as “free men.” The Berbers survived by raising herds of grazing animals and driving them from place to place.
Are Berbers aka Imazighen white?
Berbers aka Imazighen are NOT White. That is a lie. Berbers aka Imazighen are NOT from the Middle East. That is another lie. Truth be told, Imazighen are a mixed multitude. They have Tukish, Slavic, Nordic, Spanish, Italian, Arab, Fulani etc. ancestry.