"يناير” : حقيقة أم مغالطة تاريخية : أو الحقيقة بين الرواية الشفوية و الكتابة التاريخية

Abstract EN

fact or historical fallacy: between oral narration and historical studies From the beginning of the eighties, voices in Algeria began calling for the re -consideration of Amazigh identity as a language and culture.

These demands culminated in the delineation of January 12 of each year, starting from 2019 on a paid public holiday.

This day coincides with the celebration of "yannayer" Means the beginning of the year.

in tamazigh language.

The modern Amazigh calendar was created in 1980, and the authors of this calendar took the year of the sitting of the pharaoh sheshenq ( shoshenq) on the throne of Egypt in 950 BC, a fixed point for the beginning of the Amazigh calendar.

The celebration of "yannayer" in the popular memory of Algeria, is associated with the commemoration of the victory of the Amazigh sheshenq against Pharaoh Ramses III in the areas of Tlemcen (Algeria), and his march with his army over Egypt and its rule.

Thus, sheshenq is the character chosen by the Amazigh, and sitting on the throne of the pharaohs is the important incident in Amazigh history, how true is this novel? Is it possible to rely on it as a historical fact, and make it the cornerstone in the delineation of this feast and celebrate it? Is sheshenq worthy of this honor?