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Horn of Africa camel caravan

Also known as Karawan

Horn of Africa camel caravan: photograph by CZ: František Vopat (* 1. dubna 1877 Černíkovice okres Kralovice – 1945) – dělos
Photo: CZ: František Vopat (* 1. dubna 1877 Černíkovice okres Kralovice – 1945) – dělos, Public domain, source on Wikimedia Commons

Lead a camel string across desert wells, balancing water, load and pace.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Djibouti. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Crossroads and Golden Ages (about 500 to 1500), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Africa: Nile and the Horn.

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