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Mounted nomad warrior of the Bishari people, Southern Egypt, late 19th century (lemmy.world)
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[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Late 19th century Egypt was occupying Sudan and had annexed parts of the North earlier in the century while having an active revolt going on. Southern Egypt would've likely been Northern Sudan.

[–] riskable@programming.dev 7 points 9 months ago

Too many stories feature people riding horses. Horses just... Run. A camel can spit in the face of your enemies!

[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 9 months ago

The original "Can You Here Me Now," as seen with his mobile antenna and off road vehicle.