Frankincense Trail (Dhofar)

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The Dhofar coast of Oman, primary source of frankincense in the ancient world. This precious resin was used in Temple worship and was among the gifts brought to the infant Jesus

Details

Typeregion
Modern NameSalalah/Dhofar
Modern CountryOman
EraAll eras
TestamentOT
Coordinates17.0167, 54.0836

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Scripture References

Exod 30:34, Lev 2:1, Matt 2:11, Isa 60:6, Rev 18:13

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