The Frankincense Trade: Oman’s Ancient Incense Empire

In this episode of The Story of Oman, Lucas and Luna explore the ancient frankincense trade that made Oman a wealthy hub of the incense route. They discuss the Boswellia sacra tree native to Dhofar, the archaeological sites of Sumhuram and Khor Rori, and the port of Moscha Limen. The conversation covers the trade networks connecting Oman to Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Mediterranean, including the role of the Himyarite and Sabaean kingdoms. Lucas explains the labor-intensive harvesting process, the religious and medicinal uses of frankincense, and the decline of the trade due to the rise of Christianity and changing Roman tastes. The episode also touches on the modern revival of frankincense cultivation and its cultural significance in Oman today. #Oman #Frankincense #BoswelliaSacra #Dhofar #Sumhuram #KhorRori #MoschaLimen #IncenseTrade #AncientOman #Himyar #Sabaean #Punt #Placenames #Egypt #Mesopotamia #RomanEmpire #History #FexingoHistory #OmanHistory #OmaniEmpire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo