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Tribes and Indigenous Peoples of North Africa
West Asia, a region encompassing countries such as Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf States, is home to a multitude of tribes and indigenous peoples. This region’s cultural richness is deeply rooted in its ancient history and diverse ethnic landscape. The Kurds, one of the largest ethnic groups without a state, inhabit a region known as Kurdistan, which spans parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. The Kurds speak Kurdish and have a rich cultural heritage, including traditional music, dance, and the celebration of Newroz, the Kurdish New Year. Despite historical and political challenges, the Kurds maintain a strong sense of cultural identity…