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Portuguese and the Spanish armies
- It was attacked and occupied by the Portuguese and the Spanish armies during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1667).
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The Beja people (Arabic: البجا, Beja: Oobja, Tigre: በጃ) are a Cushitic ethnic group [5] native to the Eastern Desert, inhabiting a coastal area from southeastern Egypt through eastern Sudan and into northwestern Eritrea. [1]
During the Middle Ages there were six Beja kingdoms that were established. These kingdoms stretched from the lowlands of Eritrea to Aswan in Egypt. The Beja kingdoms occupied much of the former territory of the Aksum empire.
The Beja people are nomads who have occupied their homelands across the Sudan, Eritrea and Egypt for more than 4,000 years. Some scholars believe they are related to the ancient Egyptians. In the course of their history, they accepted Islam and are 99 per cent Muslim.
The Beja are said to be the descendants of Noah's grandson, Cush (son of Ham). They are a native African people who have occupied their current homelands for more than 4,000 years. During that time, they adopted their Islamic religion. The Beja in Sudan are divided into four tribes: the Hadendowa, the Amarar, the Ababda, and the Beni Amer.
Feb 14, 2023 · The chapter traces how nomadic people with claims to certain territories in Eastern Sudan came to be identified as Beja. Foreign interests in Beja territory have a long historical trajectory: Egyptian pharaohs, Roman and Arab armies have all invaded to extract gold and mineral resources.
Nov 8, 2023 · The Beja people are a distinct social and cultural ethnic group in Sudan and Egypt that have suffered from neglect and marginalisation. They constitute the most extensive non-Arab ethnic group from the Red Sea to the Nile.
Nov 20, 2023 · Beja, with its timeless charm and rich cultural heritage, promises an unforgettable escape in the heart of the Alentejo. From the ancient walls of the Castle of Beja to the culinary delights of local eateries, every moment in this city is an exploration of history and hospitality.
