The Tribal Society

The Nafusa Mountains, located in the northwestern region of Libya, are a prominent mountain range in the Tripolitania region. With the highest peak reaching 975 meters (3,199 feet), the range forms an escarpment where the northern end of the Tripolitanian Plateau meets the Mediterranean coastal plain, also known as the Jefara. The Nafusa Mountains have significant geographical and historical importance, as they have been home to various Berber tribes and played a key role in North African history. The mountains were historically a cultural and population center for the Libu people, a Berber group that expanded westward. During the 8th century, following the Berber Revolt against the Umayyad Caliphate, Ibadi…