The Tree of Life-BahrainThis is a featured page


The Tree of Life , also known as Shajarat al-Hayah, in Bahrain stands alone with almost majestic flair in the desert about 2 kilometers or approximately 1.2 miles from the Jebel Dukhan(Smoking Hill-gladly dormant). It is almost of monumental proportion and has been aptly named as it seems to epitomize the very essence of life. It is said that this tree is a least a 200 years old mesquite tree that is still considered to be one of Bahrain's natural treasures. A tree of life is a mystical concept or symbolic in world theologies and philosophies. Many trees of life appear in folklore, culture and fiction, often relating to immortality or fertility. It's possible that the tree of life in Bahrain held cultural and religious significance to the ancient peoples and perhaps the Tree of Life is connected with the very essence of life, DNA?
There are several low hanging branches of the tree spreading out in all directions and it provides cool shade for those that go to visit the tree. The source of water on which this tree thrives is unknown and remains an enigma, serving to increase the lure of the place. The very fact that the tree stands amidst a hot and dry desert with no known water source feeding it, actually makes it symbolic of a powerful life sustaining force.
There is a tale that those that visit this special place will always return to Bahrain......

Click here for the newspaper article about The Tree of Life and UFO's

My grandaughter posing under the tree!
The Tree of Life in the evening Bahrain 29th August 2009




The Tree of Life-Bahrain

The Tree of Life, Bahrain



Tree of Life Bahrain- early evening shot 29th August 2009


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