there is a mixture of berbers and arabs, who from the "twazin" tribal alliance which took place centuries ago as a tribal defense shield against the invasion, especially from the east towards libya. there is no historical record as to the date of the establishment of this alliance but the inhabitants of bengardane still have this bond and are said to be proud of the alliance. beside the "twazin", there are other large tribes such as jelidat, rabai'a which have participated in shaping the heritage, culture and way of life in bengardane .