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Ouled Naïl

Arab confederation
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The Ouled Naïl were a confederation of nomadic peoples in Algeria. They are known for their distinctive black-and-red striped tents and claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad. The Ouled Naïl are also associated with a specific type of woman in North African cities, often described as a prostitute and dancer dressed in colorful, ornate costumes. The town of Djelfa in Algeria serves as an important livestock market for the seminomadic Arab Ouled Naïl confederation. The region where they reside has historical significance, featuring Neolithic rock carvings and Megalithic funerary structures.12

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