Shammar
A large and historically prominent Arabian tribe centered on the Ha'il region of northern Najd, with a wide range.
- Homeland
- Ha'il, northern Najd
Overview
Shammar is a major Arabian tribe historically centered on the Ha'il region in northern Najd, with a presence extending into neighboring lands.
Note on lineage
The tribe's detailed genealogy and constituent branches are reported variously; this page states the broad outline only and specifics should be verified against cited sources before publication.
Sources
- القلقشندي، نهاية الأرب في معرفة أنساب العرب، 821هـ — يُراجَع ويُوثَّق
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09