WOW! THE WORLD'S OLDEST OLIVE TREE IN CRETE. The 'Olive tree of Vouves' is estimated to be 4000 years old and located in Ano Vouves on the Greek island of Crete. This beautiful ancient Greek tree still produces olives today and provides olive branches for the Olympic flame ceremony every 4 years. www.GreekGateway.com | GREEK GATEWAY

Olive Tree of Vouves - the world’s oldest living olive tree is in Crete, Greece : The oldest olive tree in the world is located in the village of Ano Vouves of Kissamos in Chania, Crete, Greece. The ancient tree is 3000 years old, as determined by the international scientific community. This tree likely lived through writing of Iliad (golden age of Athens), rise of Roman Empire, and birth of Christ; and then lived for 2000 years after that. It still produces olives, as well. The ancient olive tr

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The Olive Tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece, is widely considered the world’s oldest, estimated between 3,000 to 4,000 years old, still producing olives despite its hollow trunk, with a monumental size and declared a protected monument due to its immense age and cultural significance. While exact dating is hard due to lack of heartwood, scientific studies confirm it’s at least 2,000 years old, making it a living link to ancient history. | Unsolved Mysteries & Paranormal Activities

The olive tree of vouves in Crete is over 4000 years old and still produces olives today. It's One of the oldest living trees on Earth, older than Parthenon. Full story: https://bit.ly/3fh202i | Greek Reporter