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Social Life in the Moroccan kingdom of Awdaghst | ||
| Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities | ||
| Volume 2025, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages 1323-1335 PDF (3.8 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.37653/juah.2025.190571 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nour Nasief Jasem; Eman Mahmoud Al Obaidy | ||
| University of Anbar - College of Arts | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aims: This study investigates the economic, social, and cultural dimensions of Awdaghast, a historically significant Saharan urban center. It examines how diverse economic resources influenced the city’s social organization and facilitated the integration of migratory population groups—including Berbers, Arabs, and indigenous tribes—which collectively contributed to its distinct cultural pluralism. Additionally, the research highlights the economic and social agency of women in daily life within Awdaghast society. Methodology: Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, the research synthesizes historical and geographical sources pertaining to Awdaghast and its commercial-economic role. Analysis focuses on key economic activities such as trans-Saharan trade, market systems, and resource-based settlement patterns. The social structure is examined through the lens of intersecting Berber, Arab, and tribal affiliations, alongside a reconstruction of women’s status and roles derived from extant historical accounts. Results: The analysis identifies Awdaghast as a pivotal economic hub whose prosperity attracted diverse populations, fostering an ethnically and culturally heterogeneous society. Economic vitality emerged as the principal driver of demographic stability and societal advancement, enabling dignified livelihoods through sustained resource access. The coexistence of Berber, Arab, and tribal groups engendered a dynamic social milieu characterized by cultural interchange. Furthermore, evidence indicates that women held notable social standing and participated actively in both economic and communal spheres. Conclusions: The study concludes that Awdaghast’s economic prosperity constituted a foundational element of communal identity, transcending mere material wealth. Ethnic and cultural diversity functioned as a catalyst for urban resilience and development. Women played an integral role in reinforcing social cohesion, reflecting the sophistication and progressive nature of Awdaghast’s social organization. These findings underscore the interconnectedness of economy, demography, and gender in shaping historical urban systems in the Saharan region. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Awdaghost; Islamic Maghrib; Social Life | ||
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