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Incense Route — The Ancient Trade

Arabian Peninsula, Horn of Africa, Levant

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The Incense Route (also called the Frankincense Route) was a network of ancient trade paths that connected the Arabian Peninsula, the Horn of Africa, and the Mediterranean.

Best for — 3,000 years of trade — frankincense and myrrh worth more than gold

Historical trade route, Omani section is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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