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Tree of Life

Bahrain / ar-Rifaa /
 tree, interesting place
The Tree of Life (Arabic: شجرة الحياة; transliterated: Shajarat al-Hayah) is a 400-year old mesquite tree in Bahrain which is considered a natural wonder. This unique tree stands alone in the desert about 1.2 miles (two kilometers) from the Jebel Dukhan.

The source of water for this tree still remains a mystery.

to go there take care as your car may get stuck in the sand so use the road at the bottom of the map not the one on top of the map
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_Life,_Bahrain
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Coordinates:   25°59'38"N   50°34'58"E

Comments

  • مشعل (guest)
    يقال ان عمرها 400 سنة والغريب انها الوحيدة في هذه الصحراء
  • --- (guest)
    لا عمرها اقل من 400 يمكن 50 او 60 سنة
  • Hasift
    This well matured tree has come to be known as the Tree of life because of the mystery surrounding its existence in the middle of the desert without any known water source. The fact that is stands alone in this area has further raised the curiosity of visitors and specialist alike for many years. The tree, believed to be from the Acacia family sheds it leave sin the winter but grows yellow flowers, which re apparent in bother Spring & Autumn. This type of tree is able to withstand harsh environments and can live for many years.
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