The Tree of Life - a Natural Wonder

Shanvy · Nov 19, 2007

The Tree of Life ( Shajarat al-Hayah) is a 400/500/even some say 800 years old Mesquite tree in Bahrain which is considered a natural wonder. This unique tree stands alone in the desert about 1.2 miles (two kilometers) from the Jebel Dukhan.The source of water for this tree still remains a mystery, because it stands in a place completely free of water whatsoever.
For me this tree symbolises, strength and success against the odds source. It's a very beautiful site to see one of God's creations in a particular location. The tree is known to have been in its place for hundreds of years, and many experts can not figure out how a single tree has grown so large in such a desolate place.
In the vast emptiness, the ray of life..the tree...just like a umbrella for those travellers who come beaten through the heat...
There is a belief among the locals that it could have been the exact location of the garden of eden..whatever..It stands like there so majestically...as an example for strength and survival, and will power....
For more on this great natural wonder check out this link...
.http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000611/spectrum/main8.htm

Jananikrithsan · Nov 19, 2007

Hi Shanti,
That is amazing to see that a tree can grow and thrive so well in the middle of the desert. We can take a few pointers for life from it, I say.

Shanvy · Nov 19, 2007

hi janani,

Yes. it is so amazing.and we can really take pointers....

Anandchitra · Nov 19, 2007

Dear Shanthi
The link shows a nice picture of the tree though farther away. Isnt it incredible that the tree has survived and also going strong. I absolutely admire the manner in which you interpret the tree suriving. It really is one of God's wonder and creation.

Sriniketan · Nov 19, 2007

Hi Shanthi,
They say that, the roots of the tree can go as far as there is a water-source to get its water. It is really amazing to see their survival techniques by which we can also learn something.
In India, where we see Saraswathi River as a hidden river, they are having an evidence that it runs under our desert region.

sriniketan

Shanvy · Nov 20, 2007

hi AC,

I have exhausted my quota of attachment..that is why could not upload a beautiful and closer one.

yes survival..is a lesson to be learnt from this tree...

Shanvy · Nov 20, 2007

sriniketan,

I fully agree about the survival techniques....seeing is believing.and also have read about the saraswathi river..

Shanvy · Nov 22, 2007

hi Ac,

Look at the pictures in this website.....
http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/shadocg/bahrain_sept_07/1190260860.html

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2741330093

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