Talk:Banu Lakhm

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The Banu Lakhm had diverse settlements. It is said that they were the first

Arab tribe (aside from the Hyksos) to settle in Egypt {{Fact}}. They also settled in the Golan Heights in Syria. In Palestine they settled in Rafah, and, according to legend, Bethlehem was named in honor of them (Bethlehem: the House of Lehem (Lakhm)).{{Fact}}

Many families in Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon trace their lineage To Lakhm.{{Fact}}

Please do not restore them without the citation requested since Dec 06.--BirgitteSB 22:50, 6 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]