Marsh Arabs

The Marsh Arabs (Arabic: عرب الأهوار ʻArab al-Ahwār), also called the Ahwaris or Ma’dān, are the people who live in the Mesopotamian Marshes, as well as the Hawizeh Marshes.

 History 

 Origin theories 

The origin of the Marsh Arabs is unclear, yet people have made theories about it. For example, an Iraqi scholar named Ali Al-Wardi claimed that they're descended from the Nabataeans of Iraq and others.

 1950s-2003 

In the '50s, the Mesopotamian Marshes were drained, which made the wetlands look like a desert. The Ahwaris' population decreased to around 20,000, thanks to Saddam's retaliations.

 Culture 

 Agriculture 
The Marsh Arabs' agriculture is split into two groups. The first one raises water buffaloes, while the other group cultivates rice, wheat, and other grains.

 Mashoofs 

The Marsh Arabs use a special type of canoe called a mashoof. It is used as a fishing vessel, water taxi, and transport for people and goods.

 References 
Category:Ethnic groups in Iran
Category:Mesopotamian people
Category:Mesopotamian Marshes

 Other websites 

 Iraq's Marsh Arabs facing threats of climate change, YouTube