The Tree of Life orShajarat-al-Hayatin Bahrain is a remarkable tree.
There is no apparent source of water and other vegetation for miles around.
The mystery of the survival of the tree has made it a legend.
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The mystery status of the Tree of Life in Bahrain is somewhat exaggerated.
Not too far from the tree are seen ponds with water.
Closer inspection of the area shows other trees nearby.
One smaller tree grows some 850 meters to the north from the Tree of Life.
Local stories tell that Tree of Life was planted here in 1583.
The tree survived up to this day.
It looks very healthy and has fresh, green leaves.
It grows on a small sand hill looking majestic in the harsh desert and is visible from far away.
The tree is a local tourist attraction, as it is the only major tree growing in the area.
It is visited by approximately 50,000 tourists every year and the tree often is damaged by graffiti carvings.
Recently, an iron fence has been put around to protect the tree from vandals.
Also see:The Lonely Tree of Tenere
Source:Wikipedia,Treeoflife.net.au
