Land of Frankincense

Dhofar Governorate · Oman

Land of Frankincense, Oman
Photo: Snickeringshadow, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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October–April
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The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly illustrate the trade in frankincense that flourished in this region for many centuries, as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world.

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