Markunda Aurès, a woman of contrasts, was born in the Aurès, the land of the Shawi people in Algeria. A world apart with its own myths and symbols. Aurès, the most rugged part of Algeria with its highest mountains, has a rich culture and a proud history. The Shawis have fiercely defended their land and culture from invaders since the time of the Roman Empire. In Aurès, one gives and receives the name of its native land. Markunda, the name of her tribe, means a person from the land of ice and fire. Markunda's people were historically brave fighters but also famous musicians and …
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