НАРОДЪТ КАБИЛЕ В СЕВЕРНА АФРИКА
THE KABYLE PEOPLE IN NORTH AFRICA

Summary/Abstract: The document explores the role of linguistics as a scientific method in historical research, emphasizing its importance for objectivity and for avoiding speculation. Special attention is given to the hypothetical link between the Thracian toponym “Kabile” and the name of the North African Berber people “Kabyle.” The author stresses that, according to strict linguistic rules, no such connection can be established. “Kabile” in Thrace is linked to the cult of the goddess Cybele and has Phrygian and Thracian roots, whereas the Kabyle people in North Africa are a Berber ethnic group with their own language, culture, and history. Although some French researchers have referred to the Kabyle people as “Kabiri,” the reason for this remains unclear and often leads to speculation. The history of the Berbers shows resilience and isolation, which has helped preserve ancient cultural elements. According to some hypotheses, their language and script may have Phoenician origins, which could explain certain cultural similarities with Mediterranean peoples. Nevertheless, the author clearly states that such coincidences do not prove any ethnic or historical connection between the Thracians and the Kabyle people, but rather reflect broader cultural interactions in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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