Incense Route
Scholarly theories of the name's origin are somewhat more varied, but none have gained general acceptance. Juris Zarins, rediscoverer of the city claimed to be the ancient Incense Route trade capital Ubar in Oman, suggested that the name may come from the Greek word , i.e. enclosed (and often fortified) watering stations in wadis. In a "Nova" interview, he described Ubar as: