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Ophir

Legendary source of the finest gold in the ancient world

Arabian Peninsula

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Nobody's sure exactly where it was — Arabia, East Africa, and India are all candidates. But an ancient pottery fragment from Israel reads 'gold of Ophir,' proving the name was real.

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Solomon's ships sailed to Ophir and returned with massive quantities of gold, precious stones, and rare wood. Its exact location is debated — possibly in Arabia, East Africa, or India.

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Arabia Midian Sheba

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