🌄 Land of Frankincense: Archaeological site of Shisr

Archaeology & Antiquity Oman Asia

Shisr is an archaeological site in Oman that demonstrates the scale of ancient frankincense trade networks linking Arabia with Mediterranean, Indian, and East African markets. Located in the Dhofar region of southern Oman, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000 as part of the broader Land ...