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Jul 02 2009

People of the Veil: New Study Reveals Clues to Origins of the Nomadic Tuaregs

Published by AnneH under genetics 101, news

Not many people could survive the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert.  Yet the Tuareg have lived in the the region for millennia.
The Tuareg call themselves the Imazghan, meaning “free people.” Today they are known for a distinctive dark blue turban worn by the men, and for their long history as gatekeepers of the Sahara [...]

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