![]() ![]() ![]() It is not at all certain, however, that all the groups referred to as kowli are authentic gypsies nor that only the groups referred to as kowli should be considered as gypsies. Gypsies are generally referred to by the term kowli in Persian, seemingly a distortion of kāboli, i.e., coming from Kabol, the capital of Afghanistan. This entry will be treated in two sections: The fact is that almost everywhere in Persia there are groups with characteristics similar to those of the Gypsies, but they are called by different names, sometimes designating their geographic or ethnic origin, sometimes their social status, and sometimes their profession. ![]() It is not at all certain, however, that all the groups referred to as kowli are authentic gypsies nor that only the groups referred to as kowli should be considered as gypsies.Ī version of this article is available in print Generally referred to by the term kowli in Persian, seemingly a distortion of kāboli, that is, coming from Kabol, the capital of Afghanistan. ![]()
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