Okay, obviously we need to get some ideas rolling:
Architecture, since Arabic architecture can mean many many different styles, I think we should go with the Khaleeji (Persian Gulf states) style of buildings, since they seem the best fit if we want this to be in a desert, examples:
As you can see, arches and curves play a big role in this style of architecture, domes can be added too, obviously they were no specific buildings like bakeries and windmills, but we can easily make those up.
Mosques are very complex, there are many things you need to take in account when making a mosque, the wikipedia article shows some of the features of a mosque, check it out/
Second thing, names, Arabic names are different from French names and I think Hindi names, in Arabic cultures names go:
[your name] bin/bint [fathers name] [family name]
(bin/bint means son/daughter of)
So in this town you'd see names like Zahra bint Ali Al-Maliki, Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani and so on (although maybe it's a good idea to use fake family names as some might see it as disrespectful, I can easily make up a few)
Third, food, for the longest time bedouin Arab diet consisted of dates (very important), camel milk and meat, bread (flat bread called khubz), seasonal truffles in the winter and of course, coffee and tea.
Of course I'm no expert on food, so this is only what I know, if someone has any good links to beduoin arab diet please post them :smile.gif:.
Hm, the biggest issue I see is implementing the arches and curves into the architecture, actually! With Minecraft's blocky style I just can't imagine -how- they can be created without additional blocks..!
Maybe adding palm tree or something similar that can grow in sand near oasis. Also use the cactus to make something maybe cactus juice or something with the spines.
Maybe adding palm tree or something similar that can grow in sand near oasis. Also use the cactus to make something maybe cactus juice or something with the spines.
'Cuz cactus juice totally exists and was farmed by Arabs,amirite?
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Third, food, for the longest time bedouin Arab diet consisted of dates (very important), camel milk and meat, bread (flat bread called khubz), seasonal truffles in the winter and of course, coffee and tea.
Of course I'm no expert on food, so this is only what I know, if someone has any good links to beduoin arab diet please post them :smile.gif:.
Khubz is just the arab word for any kind of bread.Maybe instead of calling it khubz,they could just make lots of bread or maybe they could make a higher-healing flatbread?
Khubz is just the arab word for any kind of bread.Maybe instead of calling it khubz,they could just make lots of bread or maybe they could make a higher-healing flatbread?
coughimarabcough
Haha, I'm an arab too, I know khubz is just the generic word but I didn't think anyone would care.
Their products can be lebnah which is distinctively Arabian, however that would require the ability to herd cows (or camels if someone can add the)
(bytheway, where are you from if you don't mind me asking :tongue.gif:?)
I know about the Hindi village but I didn't know he was planning on an Arabian village :ohmy.gif:.
We're not asking for suggestions here .-.
Architecture, since Arabic architecture can mean many many different styles, I think we should go with the Khaleeji (Persian Gulf states) style of buildings, since they seem the best fit if we want this to be in a desert, examples:
As you can see, arches and curves play a big role in this style of architecture, domes can be added too, obviously they were no specific buildings like bakeries and windmills, but we can easily make those up.
Mosques are very complex, there are many things you need to take in account when making a mosque, the wikipedia article shows some of the features of a mosque, check it out/
Second thing, names, Arabic names are different from French names and I think Hindi names, in Arabic cultures names go:
[your name] bin/bint [fathers name] [family name]
(bin/bint means son/daughter of)
So in this town you'd see names like Zahra bint Ali Al-Maliki, Fahad bin Khalid Al-Thani and so on (although maybe it's a good idea to use fake family names as some might see it as disrespectful, I can easily make up a few)
Third, food, for the longest time bedouin Arab diet consisted of dates (very important), camel milk and meat, bread (flat bread called khubz), seasonal truffles in the winter and of course, coffee and tea.
Of course I'm no expert on food, so this is only what I know, if someone has any good links to beduoin arab diet please post them :smile.gif:.
Okay, that's it for now, opinions~
Also I think its great to see that all but a few of the "posters" in this thread have, in some form, a Millenaire banner in their sig...
I'll have a look at some Japanese/Chinese/Asian style buildings/culture and see what I can come up with, If thats ok..
Although I'd also like an East Asian styled village, this is the ARABIAN culture thread, it's not the place to talk about them.
He would sell rare things at a high price...ex: Vynils.
Your english is deffenitively not your forte...
But it's ok.
Nah, it's ok...I studied english for about 12 years (with 2 years in an english country...).
It's easier to learn a language when we must use it to convers with others...
'Cuz cactus juice totally exists and was farmed by Arabs,amirite?
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Khubz is just the arab word for any kind of bread.Maybe instead of calling it khubz,they could just make lots of bread or maybe they could make a higher-healing flatbread?
coughimarabcough
If you need most of the meal they eat look here.
Haha, I'm an arab too, I know khubz is just the generic word but I didn't think anyone would care.
Their products can be lebnah which is distinctively Arabian, however that would require the ability to herd cows (or camels if someone can add the)
(bytheway, where are you from if you don't mind me asking :tongue.gif:?)