The History and Colonization of Socotra
Despite the political instability in Yemen, Socotra has remained relatively peaceful and continues to be a symbol of Yemen's natural heritage.
Despite the political instability in Yemen, Socotra has remained relatively peaceful and continues to be a symbol of Yemen's natural heritage.
Incense that burned in ancient Egyptian and Greek temples was once harvested from this island; nine species of the frankincense tree are unique to Socotra.