The Olive Tree of Vouves is not just a botanical marvel but a living monument to the rich history of Crete and the Mediterranean region. Its ancient age suggests that the tree may have been alive ...

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observing the passage of time from ancient empires to modernity. Here are some legendary, centuries-old trees narrating history. Jomon Sugi, Japan's oldest cedar tree of 7,000 years old ...

The olive tree of Vouves has survived fire, droughts and other climatic shifts while watching history unfold over millennia.