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Mounted nomad warrior of the Bishari people, Southern Egypt, late 19th century (lemmy.world)

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[-] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Late 19th century Egypt was occupying Sudan and had annexed parts of the North earlier in the century while having an active revolt going on. Southern Egypt would've likely been Northern Sudan.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Too many stories feature people riding horses. Horses just... Run. A camel can spit in the face of your enemies!

[-] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

The original "Can You Here Me Now," as seen with his mobile antenna and off road vehicle.

this post was submitted on 11 May 2025

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