The Role of Nomadic Tribes in Holly Defense and Border Security of Provinces

On nomadic tribes and their role in irregular wars and defense of Iran’s borders, especially in Eight-year holly defense in Elam province, it’s not been researched seriously. So, Elam’s nomadic tribes and their roles in holly defense and security of the borders of the province’ve been studied in this article. The main goal of the article is to answer this question; did these tribes have any roles? Descriptive, analysis and measuring methods are applied in the research. Data is collected in field and library ways as well, index of cards, studying documents, reviewing maps and pictures, field interviewing, gathering questionnaire and observations have been used. Commanders, tribes’ patriarchs and influential people in organizing groups took part in the research. Questionnaires distributed in the sample societies and the results were analyzed which show nomadic tribes took part in the war from very early days of war. They organized stations, supported the worriers and organized battle groups (battalions, brigades and divisions). Finally, the article concludes the role of the tribes were positive, important, on time and useful in holly defense and security of the borders of the provinces.