Olive tree of Vouves, Ancient olive tree in Ano Vouves, Greece
The olive tree presents a thick trunk measuring 12.5 meters in circumference and 4.6 meters in diameter, with multiple gnarled branches spreading outward.
Scientists from the University of Crete estimate the tree's age between 2,000 and 4,000 years, with excavations revealing nearby cemeteries from the Geometric Period.
The Olive Tree Museum of Vouves, established in 2009 in a 19th-century house, exhibits traditional cultivation tools and methods of olive oil production.
The tree remains productive and generates olives of the Tsounati variety, which local farmers harvest for oil production following traditional methods.
During the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics, branches from this specific tree formed the victory wreaths for competition winners.
Location: Ano Vouves, Chania
GPS coordinates: 35.48667,23.78694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
These trees stand as natural monuments across the globe. Some are recognized for their age, like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Methuselah in California. Others, such as General Sherman and Hyperion, set records for size and height. The collection includes cultural landmarks like the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka and ecological wonders like the Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra. From ancient baobabs to giant sequoias, each specimen represents botanical heritage.
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