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The Imazighen (singular: Amazigh) also known as the Berbers, they are the ethnic group indigenous to North Africa (Canary Islands, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Azawad)
Some of the best known of the ancient Berbers are : The king Sheshonk I who ruled Egypt in 945 BC, Carthaginian leader Hannibal, The Mauretanian king Bocchus I, king Ptolemy of Mauretania, The Numidian king Masinissa, king Jugurtha, the Berber-Roman emperor Septimius Severus, the Berber-Roman author Apuleius who was the first man to write a novel, Saint Augustine of Hippo and the Berber-Roman general Lusius Quietus, who was instrumental in defeating the major wave of Jewish revolts of 115-117. Also Dihya, was a female Berber religious and military leader who led a fierce Berber resistance against the Arab expansion in east of north Africa. Prince Aksil was a 7th-century leader from Algeria who led wars against Arabs.
Famous Berbers of the Middle Ages include (Yusuf ibn Tashfin, king of the Berber Almoravid empire) (Tariq ibn Ziyad, the general who conquered Hispania) (Abbas Ibn Firnas, a prolific inventor scientist and early pioneer in aviation, he was the first man to fly) (Ibn Battuta, a medieval explorer who traveled the longest known distances in pre-modern times) .
Well-known modern Berbers in Europe include Zinedine Zidane, a French-born international football star of Algerian Kabyle descent. Ibrahim Afellay a Dutch-born footballer of Moroccan Riffian descent. Idir, a famous singer of Kabyle Algerian descent.
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Who are berbers?
Berbers are the remaining of the ATLANTIS continent that sunk. This answer is wrong see below. Berbers are the indigenous peoples of the North African region of the Atlas Mountains.
Some saharans were berbers what are berbers?
A Berber is the original inhabitants of North America and the Sahara!
When were the berbers conquered?
in B.C.
How do the berbers survive?
by breathing
Are the Berbers Celtic?
yes
In what region are the Berbers found?
Berbers are primarily found in North Africa, particularly in countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania. They are known for their distinctive cultural identity and language.
What religion are the Berber people?
Berbers of Canary Islands are Christians & Berbers of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya are Muslims.
What are the major ethnic groups Algeria?
The main ethnic groups in Algeria are the Berbers, Romans, Byzantines, Phoenicians, Turks, Arabs, and Sub-Saharan Africans. Berbers are the original inhabitants of Algeria.
Who are some notable figures among the Berbers?
Berbers are from an ethnic group in North America but are now widely spread across many countries. Some of the more famous Berbers are 'Septimus Severus', 'Caracalla' and also 'Cyprian'.
What were the native people of Morocco?
The Berbers
What region did the Berbers come from?
The Berbers are indigenous peoples of North Africa, primarily inhabiting countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania. They have a rich cultural heritage and have played a significant role in the history of the region.
Is the capital of Berbers Morocco?
Morocco does not have a distinct "capital for Berbers". The largest Amazigh (Berber) city is Khenifra in the High Atlas Mountains.
