Deep in the desert valleys of Dhofar, Oman, grows the rare Boswellia sacra tree, the source of the world’s finest Frankincense (known locally as Luban). For thousands of years, harvesting this hardened, milky tree resin was one of the most lucrative and dangerous industries on Earth.In antiquity, Omani frankincense was a sacred luxury coveted by global superpowers. Egyptian Pharaohs imported it for religious rituals and mummification, Roman Emperors burned tons of it in their temples, and it traveled across a massive network of treacherous desert trade routes spanning thousands of miles. This fragrant commodity was so highly prized that it turned ancient Oman into a wealthy, legendary trading hub.Watch the full video to discover the fragrant gold of the ancient world!#Malegado #OmanHistory #Frankincense #AncientTrade #Luban #DidYouKnow #LearnHistory #CulturalHeritage #HistoryMindsWould you like the next video description to focus on the lost city of Ubar (the legendary trade outpost buried in the Omani sand dunes), or should we look at how frankincense is still harvested by hand today?