Tree of Life, Bahrain

Tree of Life, Bahrain

The Tree of Life (ArB|شجرة الحياة; transliterated: Shajarat al-Hayah) is a 400-year old mesquite tree in Bahrain that is considered a natural wonder. [ [http://www.bahrainguide.org/BG1/gardenofeden2.html Bahrainguide: Tree of Life] ] This unique tree stands alone in the desert about convert|2|km|mi from the Jebel Dukhan, the highest point in Bahrain. [ [http://www.bahrainguide.org/BG2/offtrack.html Bahrainguide: Jebel Dukhan] ]

The source of water for this tree remains a mystery because it stands in a place completely free of water. [http://www.scienceray.com/Biology/Botany/Spectacular-Trees-From-Around-the-World.134768 Spectacular Trees From Around the World] ] .

The tree is mentioned in the movie "L.A. Story".fact|date=July 2008

ee also

*Zallaq
*Bahrain
*List of Bahrain's tourist attractions
*al-Qurnah

References

External links

* [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Shajarat+al-Hayah photos of the tree on flickr.com]
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