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26-JUL-2014

The giant incense burner

Situated in al-Riyam Park, this giant incense burner dominates the Muscat skyline for some distance. Incense is widely used in this part of the world, but Oman is also famous from times of old for its frankincense trade. They still grow frankincense here, and we bought some to bring home with us. I didn’t even know it still existed!

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larose forest photos01-Aug-2014 12:28
The park is what caught my eye first... so green and lush and a perfect place to sit to escape some of that heat. The incense burner is remarkable, and looks a bit like a spacecraft! V
Zeeby01-Aug-2014 07:21
Great shot! V
marie-jose wolff01-Aug-2014 07:06
I can feel the smell of incense from this giant burner! V
joseantonio01-Aug-2014 05:38
Lovely composition with that flowered tree.V.