The Land of Frankincense
The guide to the History, Locations and UNESCO Sites of Frankincense in Dhofar Oman
Published on 1. December 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
182 pages
978-1-9998135-3-6 (ISBN)
Description
Unlock the Mysteries of Frankincense in Oman's Stunning UNESCO Sites scattered through Dhofar.
Journey to the birthplace of one of history's most prized treasures - frankincense. This practical guide invites you to explore Oman's magnificent UNESCO World Heritage sites of Salalah & Dhofar devoted to this extraordinary resin.
Inside you'll discover:
The intriguing history and cultural significance of frankincense traded along ancient spice routes
Descriptions and travel tips for UNESCO sites like the "Atlantis of the Sands" at Ubar and the frankincense groves of Wadi Dawkah
Lesser-known destinations like the breathtaking Khawr Rawri & Samharam nature reserve
The biology of Boswellia sacra, the tree that produces this "Holy Smoke"
From impressive ancient forts to secluded frankincense groves, this book is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure in Oman's Land of Frankincense. With this comprehensive companion, uncover the mysteries surrounding one of history's most coveted substances.
Pick up this colour illustrated edition today and enrich your exploration of Oman's fascinating southern region of Dhofar!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
202 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9998135-3-6 (9781999813536)
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Between 1986-2016 Tony Walsh lived in Arabia - working in Oman, Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E.For much of that time he was self-employed, operating his own retail business which then evolved into a 'portfolio' of businesses, from operating a Disney retail franchise through running an inbound tour operator to contracting for small construction projects with the U.S.A.F. Associated with the tour business he authored magazine articles for international publications, a coffee-table book financed by Oman's Ministry of Tourism and in-house booklets for the Ministry of Tourism.Since 2016 he has continued to author books & articles & lead tours through the region.Both leading tours and alone he has explored Arabia, especially Oman, and hopes you will enjoy the distillation of his knowledge in his books.