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Introducing Al-Mahra
Remote even by Yemeni standards, the far eastern province of Al-Mahra is a tough desert landscape populated by an equally tough people, many of whom continue to live a largely nomadic existence. The tribes of this area are the original south Arabians and many inhabitants still speak the ancient language of Mahric, a Semitic language which predates Arabic. It was also in this region that the camel was originally domesticated, an event that was to transform Arabia forever.
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Unless you’re tackling the Omani border, there is little reason to head to Al-Mahra.
Last updated: Sep 24, 2008
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