Who are the hamitic people?

The term "Hamitic" historically referred to various peoples in Africa who were believed to be descendants of Ham, one of Noah's sons, according to biblical tradition. This classification often included groups in North and East Africa, such as Berbers, Cushites, and Egyptians. However, the concept has largely fallen out of favor in contemporary anthropology and sociology due to its association with colonialist and racial theories that oversimplified and misrepresented the complex identities and cultures of African peoples. Today, scholars prefer to use more accurate and specific ethnic and linguistic classifications.