Description
Large deciduous liquidambar trees, such as Liquidambar orientalis, native to Turkey and the Balkan islands. Storax tree were cultivated for the production of storax resin. The wood is a medium brown color with a close grain. The wood was used for local construction, roofing and flooring. The storax resin was used for perfumes and embalming.
Synonyms and Related Terms
liquidambar tree (Liquidambar orientalis); oriental sweetgum
Additional Information
R.Gale, P.Gasson, N.Hepper, G.Killen, "Wood" in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 334-371.
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