During the Bronze Age, a tree took root in what is now Portugal and more than 3,700 years later, it is still producing olives

Portugal’s ancient olive trees are now estimated to be nearly four millennia old. Researchers have developed a new mathematical model to accurately date these trees. This innovative method allows for the estimation of age from physical trunk characteristics. Many of these ancient trees are still producing olives today. These remarkable trees survive due to their regenerative abilities and climate adaptation.
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