English: Historical tribal map of the Arabian Peninsula
The image is a historical tribal map of the Arabian Peninsula, drawn by the English orientalist Harold Dixon approximately 100 years ago. The map depicts the distribution of various tribes across Arabia, including present-day Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and surrounding regions.
Key Features of the Map:
Towns and Cities: Major towns such as Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, Jeddah, Damascus, Baghdad, and others are marked in block letters and underlined.
Tribal Boundaries: The boundaries of different tribes are indicated using fine dotted lines.
Tribal Names: Various tribes, including Anizah, Ruwala, Mutair, Qahtan, Bani Yam, and others, are labeled in italicized text.
Annotations & Notes: The map includes references and notes, explaining the tribal divisions and their approximate locations.
This rough tribal map serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into the tribal and socio-political landscape of the Arabian Peninsula in the early 20th century.