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Sedovs presentation on Qana will become the definitive description of the site; it is not only a scholarly masterpiece but also immensely readable.

Sedovs presentation on Qana will become the definitive description of the site; it is not only a scholarly masterpiece but also immensely readable. -Werner Daum "The British-Yemeni Society Journal, 2008 ". Product Description. The story of incense is one of the most intriguing in both eastern and western culture. From the first millennium BC to the present day it has been sought after and valued on a par with precious metals or gems.

Oxford: Oxbow Books, 2007.

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David Peacock and David Williams. Finally she assesses the potential for incense driven tourism. Its production is a significant element in the economy of the southern Arabian peninsular and modern frankincense routes bear an uncanny resemblance to the ancient.

Although incense was a luxury, it was consumed in prodigious quantities by the ancient world, in temples and at. .

Although incense was a luxury, it was consumed in prodigious quantities by the ancient world, in temples and at funerals, but also in private homes. The papers in this volume look at the role of incense, primarily - though not exclusively - during the Roman period.

About 20 buildings constituted the fortress

The north-western part of the summit of Ḥuṣn al-Ghurāb is occupied with the ruins of what was, in all probability, the fortress ‘Urr Mawiyat. About 20 buildings constituted the fortress. On the top of Ḥuṣn al-Ghurāb was a huge structure, which was partly excavated in 1972, and could be identified as a lighthouse for incoming ships (Fig. –4. There are four huge water-tanks on the summit of Ḥuṣn al-Ghurāb in addition to the ruins of the fortress and lighthouse. From the first millennium BC to the present day it has been sought after and valued on a par with precious metals or gems

David Peacock and David Williams. While there was undoubtedly symbolism in the choice of the three Sages’ gifts to the infant Christ, it is interesting to note that frankincense and myrrh, as well as gold, were thought worthy markers of this epoch making event.

Peacock, David and Blue, Lucy 2007 Incense and the Port of Adulis. Sedov, Alexander 2007 The Port of QanaΜ and the Incense Trade.

New Light on the Ancient Incense Trade. From the first millennium BC to the present day it has been sought after and valued on a par with precious metals or gems

New Light on the Ancient Incense Trade. by D. P. S. Peacock Author · A. C. Peacock Author. Although incense was a luxury, it was consumed in prodigious quantities by the ancient world, in temples and at funerals, but also in private homes.