Zughba
| Zughba زغبة | |
|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Arab |
| Location | Western Algeria and Morocco |
| Parent tribe | Banu Hilal |
| Language | Arabic |
| Religion | Islam |
Zughba (
Origin
Zughba are a sub-tribe of the larger
History
In the 12th century, Zughba were the westernmost Hilali tribe, inhabiting an areas stretching from Tlemcen in the west to Algiers in the east. It lived near the tribe of Athbaj which inhabited areas to the south and the east of Zughba, and the Riyah of eastern Algeria around Constantine and Masila, as well as northern Tunisia.[3] Over time, Zughba was settled in Morocco along with the tribes of Khult and Riyah, beginning the rural Arabization of the western Maghreb.[4] Earlier in the 11th century, Zughba used to occupy part of Tripolitania, including the whole region stretching from Tripoli to Gabès, before being replaced there by Banu Sulaym.[5] Zughba had presence in Tripoli even before the Fatimids sent the parent tribe of Banu Hilal to the Maghreb in 1050. A faction of Zughba settled in Tripoli with Banu Qurra in 1037–1038.[6]
References
- ISBN 978-90-04-29857-6.
- ISBN 978-92-3-104153-2.
- ISBN 978-90-04-29857-6.
- ISBN 978-0-7486-4682-1.
- ISBN 978-1-135-97876-1.
- S2CID 164493438.
Part of Arab tribes |
Part of Arab tribes |
