Archaeological site of al-Balid

Component of Land of Frankincense

Overview

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.

Selection Criteria

(iii)(iv)

Details

Countries: Oman
ISO Codes: OM
Coordinates: 17.0167, 54.0500

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