Tree of Life
What makes a tree one of the most beautiful historical sites in Bahrain that thousands of visitors to this country must visit? It is located 40 kilometers from Manama on a hill in a desolate section of the Arabian Desert. This massive, lushly green tree (Prosopis cineraria) is about 10 meters tall and over 400 years old. It has become a local tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of people every year, despite its location amid the desert with miles and miles of sand around it.
Because the tree sits in the middle of a scorching and arid desert, it has earned the moniker "Tree of Life," symbolizing the miracle of life and the force of nature. The tree's source of water is a mystery, as it stands in an area devoid of water, adding to the allure of the location. According to plant scientists, its roots reach deep and wide to obtain water from the reservoirs of delicious springs located kilometers away. The locals believe that Enki, the fabled God of Water, bestowed the tree's longevity and that it represents the location of the Garden of Eden. Unbelievable can the tree's yellow resin be used to manufacture candles and scented gums.
Whatever it is, the tree is covered with lovely leaves and has learned to thrive even in the harshest of environments. As a result, it has become a symbol of hope for certain people, as this tree has overcome all obstacles and thrived in the middle of the desert.
Address: XHVM+M62, Off the Musakar Highway, between Riffa and Awali, near Jebel Dukhan, Bahrain
