Bahrain's 400-year-old 'Tree of Life' - in pictures

We take a closer look at the Prosopis cineraria tree which is a tourist attraction in the Gulf country

A picture shows the 400-year-old Prosopis cineraria tree, which has become known as the "tree of life" a popular visitor and tourist destination due to its survival amid the harsh environment of the desert, near Jebel Dukhan, about 25 kilometres south of the Bahraini capital of Manama on March 14, 2022. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)

The tree has become a popular tourist destination due to its survival amid the harsh desert environment.

It is located near Jebel Dukhan, about 25 kilometres south of the Bahraini capital Manama.

Despite its rural location, tourists flock to see the ancient tree.

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