The National Museum’s Learning and Community Outreach Department along with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism organised a virtual on Monday to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the inclusion of the Land of Frankincense in the Unesco World Heritage List.
Source: 20th anniversary of Land of Frankincense inclusion in Unesco World Heritage List
On a starry night, long ago, three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus in a stable. One was gold, the others frankincense and myrrh. Frankincense, like myrrh, was highly prized for its medicinal properties. Today, the aromatic tree is in peril.
Source: Frankincense, one gift of the Magi is close to disappearing
Holy smoke: Demand for the OG Christmas present has spiked in recent years, but are we putting its delicate source in mortal danger?
World Architecture Community News – Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites that need to be seen In Oman…
Source: Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites that need to be seen In Oman
Oman – Land of Frankincense
Competition for tourist dollars has increased in the Omani oasis, where regional tensions seem far away.
Salalah, Oman – Tourists crowd atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the aqua seascape of Taqah, smiling as their Omani guide snaps a photo.
Down the coastal road towards Salalah, visitors pause by a row of tropical fruit stands to snack on fresh bananas and sip coconut water.
In this desert paradise, regional tensions seem to drift away. War is raging across the border in neighbouring Yemen, and Oman’s fellow Gulf Cooperation Council members are locked in an unprecedented diplomatic crisis – but on a recent afternoon, visitors to Salalah were simply enjoying the sunshine and stunning scenery.
“Oman is one of the safest places in the world,” said German tourist Thomas Fink. “I wasn’t worried at all about coming here.”
Oman – Land of Frankincense
The Centre includes an external shade, general information in the site, as well as other utilities that meet the visitors’ needs.
Salalah: Under the auspices of Sayyid Mohammed bin Sultan Al Busaidi, Minister of State and Governor of Dhofar, the Information centre at Ubar archeological site was opened on Tuesday in the Governorate of Dhofar.
On the occasion Abdul Aziz bin Mohammed Al Rowas, His Majesty the Sultan’s Advisor for Cultural Affairs was present.
The event was attended by President of Pisa University of Italy and Professor Alessandra Avanzini, Head of Italian Archeological Mission to the Sultanate.
Oman – Land of Frankincense
OMAN IS A MYSTICAL DESTINATION, SOMEWHAT SHROUDED IN SECRETS, FROM ITS SURPRISING ADVENTURES TO ITS CHARMING CHARACTER. AND NOW WE’RE BRINGING YOU 3 NEW SECRETS FROM THE DESTINATION.
Home to 7 sites featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, there is no shortage of tales drawn from ancient history, myth and legend.
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Open the door to Oman’s ancient paths.
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