The fragrance of tradition

Arabia is the only place that produces frankincense, myrrh, cassia, cinnamon and the gum called ledanon, according to the Greek historian Herodotus (485-425 BC).

Last updated: July 23, 2019 | 21:30

By Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter

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A mark of hospitality in the UAE, incense burners are passed around visitors.

Frankincense and myrrh have been used for centuries in the UAE on festive occasions,

as a medicine, for embalming and as a fixative

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