Stops on the

Incense Road

 

Gaza(Jenysos)
Elusa
Ruheiba
Obodat
Wadi Fiqreh
Wadi Arabah
Sela
Rekem, (Petra)
Ayl
Gryn
Hawara
Wadi Rumm

Al Uyaynah

Northern Desert Trek

Tayma
Meda'in Saleh

Dedan

Khaybar
Medina

Southern Desert Trek
Najran
Sa'ada

Yathul
Marib (Saba)
Timna (Qatraban)
Shibam(Hadramaut)
Ubar

 

Further Information

Camels

The Incense Sea Route

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For many centuries, the oasis at Khaybar was an important caravan stopping place. The center developed around a series of ancient dams that was built to hold back run-off water from the rain. Around the water catchements date palms grew, and soon Khaybar became an important date producing center.

Above: One of the Khaybar dams known as Sadd Qasr al-Bint. This particular dam is around 135 meters long and 20 meters high. Photo by Silvija Seres, 2002. Used with Permission. Please visit her travel site (http://www.silvija.net)

Above: The village of Khaybar was famous for its dates. A famous battle was fought near this oasis and village by Mohammed and his followers. For more information follow this link: Khaybar Village and Dam. Photo by Silvija Seres, 2002. Used with Permission. Please visit her travel site (http://www.silvija.net)