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| ==History== | ==History== |
| Based on field work carried out by anthropologists in Qatar in the 1950s, the main tribe in the area of Al Suwaihliya were the ''Al Ramzan'' branch of the [[Al Naim]] tribe.<ref name="klaus">{{cite book|last1=Ferdinand|first1=Klaus|last2=Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project|title=Bedouins of Qatar|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=1993|page=51|isbn=978-0500015735}}</ref> The area served as a sort of summer camp for the Al Naim, containing stone dwellings that were occupied from February to October, before the tribespeople moved to [[Al Jemailiya]] at the start of fall.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Ferdinand|first1=Klaus|last2=Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project|title=Bedouins of Qatar|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=1993|page=59|isbn=978-0500015735}}</ref> | Based on field work carried out by anthropologists in Qatar in the 1950s, the main tribe in the area of Al Suwaihliya were the ''Al Ramzan'' branch of the [[Al Naim]] tribe.<ref name="klaus">{{cite book|last1=Ferdinand|first1=Klaus|last2=Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project|title=Bedouins of Qatar|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=1993|page=51|isbn=978-0500015735}}</ref> The area served as a sort of summer camp for the Al Naim, containing stone dwellings that were occupied from February to October, before the tribespeople moved to [[Al Jemailiya]] at the start of fall.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Ferdinand|first1=Klaus|last2=Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project|title=Bedouins of Qatar|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=1993|page=59|isbn=978-0500015735}}</ref> These structures, located near spring encampments and wells in the area, were constructed primarily of rough coral or limestone blocks bound by clay or earth mortar. Walls typically measured 40-55 cm in thickness, with heights ranging from 2.3 to 2.5 meters.<ref name="klaus182">{{cite book|last1=Ferdinand|first1=Klaus|last2=Carlsberg Foundation's Nomad Research Project|title=Bedouins of Qatar|publisher=Thames & Hudson|year=1993|page=182–185|isbn=978-0500015735}}</ref> |
| Characteristic features included [[Ventilation (architecture)|air vents]] with flat stones for reinforcement. The exterior walls were coated with clay for protection against the elements, requiring annual maintenance due to exposure to wind and rain. Inside, walls were meticulously plastered, with shelves for storage. Roofs were fashioned from layers of palm ribs, bound together with ropes and supported by beams and planks. A final layer of clay and gravel provided insulation, allowing the rooms to be used for sleeping during hot summer nights. These houses were notably smaller than the winter tents typically used by the Al-Na'im, primarily accommodating the immediate family while guests were entertained in separate rooms or summer tents.<ref name="klaus182"/> | |
| Notably, these dwellings were not used to shelter livestock, distinguishing them from the traditional tents used by the Bedouins. The Al-Na'im's summer houses were approximately 27 square meters in size, with additional space provided by nearby summer tents. Even during their temporary relocation, the family maintained separate living quarters, mirroring the layout of their winter tents.<ref name="klaus182"/> | |
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== |
Okumaya devam et...