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Beginning Research in the Arab World of Northern Africa

© Christine Sievers

The Arab world of North Africa contains a rich and fascinating history. At times, it was the crossroads of many cultures. Much of your research will be difficult, so it is imperative to talk to your older relatives who still remember the stories.

Here are some good starting points, as you begin to explore the world of your ancestors:

ALGERIA: ArabNet - Algeria, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Algeria

Encyclopaedia of the Orient- Algeria: History

DJIBOUTI: ArabNet - Djibouti, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Djibouti

EGYPT: EgyptGenWeb Project

Egyptian Genealogy Articles and Online Tools for Family Research - This is a new and developing site. If you have a family site, you can help it grow.

Egypt Genealogy Forum

LIBYA: ArabNet - Libya, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Libya

Encyclopaedia of the Orient - Libya: History

MAURITANIA: ArabNet - Mauritania, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Mauritania

MOROCCO: ArabNet - Morocco, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Morocco

Morocco Genealogy Forum

Genealogy Resources on the Internet - Morocco Mailing Lists

TUNISIA: ArabNet - Tunisia, Contents - links to a wide variety of information on Tunisia

WESTERN SAHARA: Western Sahara-History

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