A host of ancient middle eastern traditions, stories and documents reference a magnificent city of pillars also know as Iram, on the Arabian Peninsula that grew rich on the frankincense trade. But for a thousand years it's been lost. ...See moreA host of ancient middle eastern traditions, stories and documents reference a magnificent city of pillars also know as Iram, on the Arabian Peninsula that grew rich on the frankincense trade. But for a thousand years it's been lost. Locals contend it is buried under the sand of which there is a plenty. It was only rediscovered in 1990 by a clever trick using satellite imagery to see where ancient trade routes converged. Written by
David Foss
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