Tree of Life, Bahrain

Tree of Life, Bahrain The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a remarkable natural phenomenon that is witnessed by most who visit Bahrain. The Tree of Life stands alone with almost majestic flair, miles away from other vegetation and with no apparent source of water. The Tree of Life in Bahrain is a mesquite tree that has grown at the highest point in Bahrain for over 400 years. The mystery of the survival of the tree has made it a legend. The local inhabitants believe with heart and soul that this was the actual location of the Garden of Eden. The Tree of Life or Sharajat-al-Hayat, as the Arabs call it, is located 1.2 miles or 2 kilometers away from Jebel Dukhan. The tree stands lonely in the heart of desert, on top of a 25-foot-high sandy hill. The tree of life has continued growing-despite the extremities of the climate. At present it is 32 feet in height. The tree's source of water is mystery. Plant scientist may say that its roots go very deep and wide to get water from the reserves of sweet springs kilometers away. The Bedouins believe that Enki, the mythical God of water, had showered its blessing.The pictures below have captions from a poem Tree of life, bahrain, road sign Tree of life, bahrain, phone lines. Tree of Life, Bahrain Tree of Life, Bahrain, close-up Graffiti on the Tree of Life, Bahrain Tree of life, bahrain Watching desert from under the Tree of Life. Tree of Life, Bahrain stands alone. Evening comes to the Tree of Life, Bahrain. Tree of Life and the setting Sun. Tree of Life, Bahrain at sunset.