The Land of Frankincense: The guide to the History, Locations and UNESCO Sites of Frankincense in Dhofar Oman, Paperback/Tony Walsh

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Description This guidebook, The Land of Frankincense, give a history, biology and site guide to Dhofar in Oman's most famous product. For thousands of years Frankincense resin was an economic engine from Arabia. Sourced from the coast of incense of southern Arabia the resin became the gift given to Gods, Kings and Jesus. The books explains the Frankincense tree's biology, its history and the locations in Dhofar most associated with the tree and its trade. These include four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The book is available as a full Colour paperback that is ideal to use on your own tour. Written by the author of the 2017 updated Bradt Guide to Oman, the two books will inform and guide the user through the little known Land of Frankincense.