Land of Punt (Somalia)
region · Kingdom · OT Testament
Part of the ancient Land of Punt, a source of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Possibly connected to biblical Ophir or the Cush references. The Horn of Africa was within the broader biblical concept of Cush
Details
| Type | region |
| Modern Name | Northern Somalia |
| Modern Country | Somalia |
| Era | Kingdom |
| Testament | OT |
| Coordinates | 10.4000, 45.0000 |
Key Events
- Ancient trade in gold and incense, Possible Ophir connection, Part of Cushite territory
Key People
Scripture References
1 Kings 9:28, 1 Kings 10:11, Isa 18:1-2, Gen 10:7
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