The Frankincense Route in Dhofar, Oman. Tears of the Gods
Description
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 commercial activities of the ancient and medieval worlds.
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12 min 36 sec
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Geography
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