Documenting Hijaz Tribal Genealogies: A Collaborative Research Project
5 replies356 viewsMarch 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Khalid Al-ShammariResearcher· Center for History & Genealogy
March 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM
I am looking for researchers specializing in Hijaz tribal genealogies to collaborate on a comprehensive research project supported by Darah.
**Project Objectives:**
1. Collect and document Hijaz tribal genealogies from primary historical sources
2. Compare oral narratives with written documents
3. Create a digital database available to researchers
4. Publish a specialized book series
**Target Sources:**
- Genealogy manuscripts preserved in Hijaz libraries
- Ottoman and Egyptian records
- Oral narratives from elderly community members
- Old endowment and sale documents
**Required Specializations:**
- History and genealogy researchers
- Manuscript specialists
- Geographers (to map tribal homelands)
- Oral history specialists
To participate, please comment here or contact through Darah's email.
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Sarah Al-OtaibiMember
#1 · March 9, 2024 at 09:30 AM
Excellent project! I can contribute from the geographical side by mapping the historical homelands of tribes and their distribution across centuries. I have experience using GIS systems and can create interactive historical maps.
I will contact you via email to discuss details.
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Munirah Al-SubaieMember
#2 · March 10, 2024 at 03:00 PM
I am interested in participating in the oral history aspect. I have experience conducting interviews with elderly people in Hijaz regions and documenting their narratives. I previously worked with Darah's Oral History program.
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