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Arabs Are Those Who Forgot Their Roots

Assimilation is river confluence. Individuals can assimilate without disappearing. Peoples cannot. Their identities are erased, and the merging is irreversible. Image © Ivan Bassov, 2026. Licensed under CC0 (public domain dedication).

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