The Tree of Life – one of the worlds loneliest trees
Beautiful sunset. Growing in Southern Governorate of Bahrain The Tree of Life – one of the worlds loneliest trees
The Tree of Life – one of the worlds loneliest trees
Known as Shajarat-al-Hayat, this Tree of Life is growing in Southern Governorate of Bahrain. It is more than 400 years old. Standing on the hill Mountain of Smoke (Jebel Dukhan) its height is about 10 meters. Traditionally, the locals and thousands of tourists come to the sandy hill to see the only ancient tree growing in this area. Unfortunately, the bad side of some visits is that vandals damaged it by graffiti carvings.
According to belief, people used The Tree of Life area for cults practicing ancient rites.
Also, there is a mentioning of the tree in the 1991 American romantic comedy film ‘L.A. Story’ (written and starring by Steve Martin, directed by Mick Jackson). Considered one of the world’s loneliest trees, it stands in the dessert attracting visitors and pilgrims.
Tree of Life. 1909 painting by Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt
The worlds loneliest trees
Traditionally, thousands of tourists come to the sandy hill to see the only ancient plant growing in this area
Picturesque view of the plant growing alone in Southern Governorate of Bahrain
Shajarat-al-Hayat, the only ancient tree growing in Southern Governorate of Bahrain
Camels in the desert, gorgeous landscape
Shajarat-al-Hayat, growing alone in Southern Governorate of Bahrain
According to belief, people used the site for cults practicing ancient rites
Movie Poster to 1991 American romantic comedy film ‘L.A. Story’. Written and starring by Steve Martin, and directed by Mick Jackson
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