The War Triggered by a Camel

A conflict began in 494 CE between two Arab tribes over a camel, which escalated into a war lasting 40 years. The war started when Kulaib, a leader of the Taglab tribe, shot a camel belonging to Saad bin Shams, who was under the protection of Al-Basos, a woman from the Bakr tribe. This act of aggression led to retaliatory violence, where Al-Basos's nephew killed Kulaib in revenge. The initial dispute over a camel owner spiraled into a series of escalating confrontations and bloodshed, illustrating how trivial incidents can lead to protracted conflicts.