Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Land of Frankincense


Brief 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 trading activities of the ancient and medieval world.

Dhofar Province
N18 15 11.988 E53 38 51.324
Date of Inscription: 2000
Criteria: (iii)(iv)
Property : 850 ha
Buffer zone: 1,243 ha
Ref: 1010

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