Dating to the 1940s, this silent Encyclopedia Brittanica produced film shows “Desert Arabs” — the bedouins of Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The life of these nomads is shown, traveling with flocks of sheep to pasture areas, and living in tents (shown at 1:27). At 1:57, the churning of goat’s milk is seen. At 2:29, camels are shown being loaded to carry large basket-like saddles. At 3:40, donkeys are shown being herded. At 3:50, a caravan makes its way to an oasis. A baby camel is shown being loaded into a bag at 4:20 to make the trip. The oasis is seen at 4:50, including a village with earthen buildings. At 6:20, men are seen socializing with one another and drinking tea. At 6:40, the marketplace is shown. At 7:20, a muslim man is seen praying towards Mecca.At 7:45 the caravan returns to the desert.
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