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Land of Frankincense

French: Terre de l’encens
The Land of Frankincense is a World Heritage site in Oman defined by the UNESCO in 2000 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
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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."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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