The Olive Tree Story...
The olive (Olea europaea) is perhaps the oldest tree species in the world. There are 13 million olive trees growing in Israel. The oldest olive tree has been identified - it grows happily in an olive grove on a hillside above a village in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon. This valley is Lebanon's most important farming region - 40% of small farms are located here. This particular olive tree is certified as being at least 6,000 years old; which means that it predates Christianity and perhaps many other religions, even Islam. It would indeed be interesting if this tree could talk as it would have some compelling stories to tell.More on olives and vineyards in future posts...
posted by Thomas @ 11:44 pm
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