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Incense Route — The Ancient Trade
Arabian Peninsula, Horn of Africa, Levant
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. For over 3,000 years, camel.
Best for — 3,000 years of trade — frankincense and myrrh worth more than gold. The road that built Petra.
Historical trade route, Omani section is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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