Libyans in Egypt and their Social Role 1700-1800 AD

Abstract

The study highlights the presence of the Libyan community in Egypt since the Islamic era, as it formed an important part of Egypt’s history. Libyan migration began individually and evolved to include families when conditions improved. The Egyptians called them "Moroccan Arabs." The study focuses on the eighteenth century, with an emphasis on the recording of property and transactions, and the role of Libyan merchants in the Egyptian commercial movement. The research deals with economic and business developments in a social and cultural context. The study is divided into four axes, dealing with the introduction and reasons for the presence of Libyan families, an introduction to commercial houses, the places where Libyan tribes settled in Egypt, and the spread of Libyan customs and traditions in Egyptian society. The research shows the social relations between Libya and Egypt during the eighteenth century, focusing on the social, economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries.