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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Beja

Introduction
The Beja live in the northeastern regions of Africa.  They are a Cushite people.  In Kemet, they were known as the Medjay.  They were fierce warriors.  They are very poetic and nomadic.  They are related to the Afar tribe.
History
In Kemet, they were guards and mercenaries.  They are famous for herding camel.  Some of them lived in the Axum empire and became Christians.  They became Muslims in 1400's.  They want to have their own country separate from Sudan.
Language
Beja is a Cushite language and it is a member of the Afroasiatic language family.  It is spoken by more than 2 million people.  This language has long vowels.  It has been written in Geez.
Conclusion
They are a sweet people.  They are similar to the Afar.  They lived in ancient Egypt.  They like poetry.  The only sad thing about the Beja is I couldn't find much info on them.      
References 
http://www.sudanupdate.org/REPORTS/PEOPLES/BEJA.HTM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beja_people
https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10766/SU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5gdZFOEhmc

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