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Encyclopedia ID 1270
Horn of Africa camel caravan
Also known as Karawan

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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