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The perfumes of Arabia.(the role of perfumes in the history of the Middle East)
The Middle East
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January 1, 1999|
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Perfumes have played an essential part in the lives of t he people of the Middle East for thousands of years.
In markets as far afield as the Khan el Khalili in the old city of Cairo to the five acre site of covered stalls in the ancient walled city of Kano in northern Nigeria the odour of attar of roses, sweet jasmine and the spicier ambience created by oud, frankincense and sandalwood, encapsulate the very spirit of Islamic culture.
The perfumes of Arabia represent the vibrant texture of Islamic life, with all its religious, medical and scientific ...
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