Tree of Life in the Desert

October 2010.
One of Bahrain's most popular landmarks, the c 400 yr old Mesquite Tree in the desert. The mystery of how it has survived in the desert has become a legend, standing on top of a 25-foot-high sandy hill, approx 32' high.
Archaeological excavation work started a year ago by the tree and what appears to be a fort or temple has been unearthed, dating back to 500 years ago or more....
A soil and tree ring analysis conducted more than 20 years ago by historian Dr Ali Akbar Bushiri concluded the Tree of Life was an Acacia planted in 1582 AD

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[MultiRec]

Quite some tree. Because it's standing so close to a ruin of an ancient temple, one would think that there's possibly a well, an underground water supply. As far as I know, there are a lot of water sources under the surface of the desert. Forgive me when I'm totally wrong but again, it's a possibility. Anyway, it's a very interesting tree.

[oliveroma]

@MultiRec I think you might be right there...which accounts for the ancient ruins being ...a deep underground water supply...in the desert! Maybe the tree was used as a sign post or marker for travellers?

[litereader]

..Can imagine being in another time ...a camel train...an entourage glimpsing this oasis ,,from behind a veil...through a Sultans EyE...

...erm...are the insects ...Scorpions?

[ED9M]

Interesting video! Thanks!

[stanley03061973]

Great video work