The name Cadmus means the man of the East; to the Hebrews the Arabs who dwelt to the east of them were known as BENI Kedem, i.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Later tombs are those hewn out of the living rock at BENI Hassan and elsewhere, dating from about 2500 B.C., with porticoes upheld by columns resembling those of Greek temples and flat or curved roofs, the latter suggestive of the principle of the arch having been known to those who excavated them.
"Architecture"
Nancy R E Meugens Bell
The Sheik of the BENI Amer, during the few days we remained at Zaga, with true Arab hospitality, always placed at night a strong guard around our tent, to watch the large fires that they kindle in order to keep at a respectful distance these unwelcome night rovers.
"A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With Some Account of the Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People"
Henry Blanc