What did the explorers search for in the Land of Punt?
Gold
Incense
Spices
Silk
Answer
Incense was a valuable commodity in the ancient world, and the land of Punt was known as a source of high-quality incense. Explorers from Egypt and other lands traveled to Punt to obtain incense for use in religious rituals and other ceremonies. The incense was burned to produce a fragrant smoke that was believed to have magical properties.
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