Wadi Dawkah

The quintessential scents of Oman

The hospitality of Oman is felt upon arrival at Mascate airport with a subtle, diffused scent of frankincense as Omani people know that if they want to create a tranquil atmosphere, they can turn to olibanum.

History

The Incense Trade Route, by Sterenn Le Maguer-Gillon

What is the history of incense and its trade? That’s the question answered in this article, which traces the history of the “Incense Route” over several centuries, from its earliest beginnings to the inscription of the Dhofar region in the Sultanate of Oman as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

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