HERITAGE RECORD · 1010

Land of Frankincense

乳香之路

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

The frankincense trees of Wadi Dawkah and the remains of the caravan oasis of Shisr/Wubar and the affiliated ports of Khor Rori and Al-Baleed vividly illustrate the trade in frankincense that flourished in this region for many centuries, as one of the most important trading activities of the ancient and medieval world.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ118468 ↗

Area849.88 ha

Administrative areaQ1207752

WikipediaLand of Frankincense ↗

Chinese Wikipedia乳香之地 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(iii)A unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or civilisation.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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