Oman's Frankincense Trail: The Spice That Built an Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the ancient frankincense trade that made Oman a wealthy hub of the incense route. They trace the journey of Boswellia sacra resin from the wadis of Dhofar to the temples of Rome and the courts of China. Lucas explains how the Sabaeans, Himyarites, and later the Omani Imams controlled this precious commodity, and why the decline of frankincense in late antiquity paralleled the rise of Christianity and new trade routes. Along the way, they touch on the lost city of Ubar, the port of Sumhuram at Khor Rori, and the pivotal role of the Qataban and Hadramawt kingdoms. A brief listener-supported segment appears mid-episode, reminding fans that small monthly contributions at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keep the show ad-free and running. #Oman #Frankincense #Dhofar #IncenseRoute #BoswelliaSacra #Sumhuram #KhorRori #Ubar #Sabaean #Himyar #Qataban #Hadramawt #AncientTrade #Luban #PlinyTheElder #Periplus #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo