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The Frankincense Trail

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: August 27, 2009
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary

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The Frankincense Trail(2009)

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Overview

Series in which intrepid presenter Kate Humble follows the ancient frankincense trade route of Arabia across the amazing modern world of the Middle East. Kate's journey along the 2,000-mile trail that first connected the Arab world with the West takes her on a quest that's steeped in history, searing with desert heat, and full of characters and adventure.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

4 episodes • 2009

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Oman, Yemen and Saudi ArabiaAug 27, 20090.0
2Saudi ArabiaSep 3, 20090.0
3EgyptSep 10, 20090.0
4Jordan and IsraelSep 16, 20090.0

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