The Chenouis, also known as Chenoua or Icenwiyen in Berber, are a Berber ethnic group native to the Chenoua Mountains in northern Algeria. They are one of the many Berber groups in the country and have a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in the region’s history. The Chenoui people traditionally inhabit the areas between Ténès in the east and Cherchell in the west, with their population estimated to be around 106,000. Their language, Shenwa, is a Northern Berber dialect closely related to the Shawiya and Zenata varieties spoken by Berbers in eastern Algeria and the Rif region. Geographically, the Chenouis’ traditional lands are located in the province of Tipaza, as…