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Feb 6, 2013 · The study reveals that domesticated olives, which are larger and juicier than wild varieties, were probably first cultivated from wild olive trees at the frontier between Turkey and Syria.
Olive trees originated in the Near East, specifically in modern-day Turkey and the Middle East, around 3,000-4,000 years ago. The earliest archaeological evidence of olive cultivation comes from the ancient civilizations of Greece and Crete.
The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive', is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin, with wild subspecies found further afield in Africa and western Asia. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra ', dwarf olive, or little olive.
Feb 6, 2013 · The olive was first domesticated in the Eastern Mediterranean between 8,000 and 6,000 years ago, according to new research. The findings, published today (Feb. 5) in the journal Proceedings of...
Jun 11, 2024 · Ever wondered about the olive tree’s origin and history? The olive tree originated in Asia Minor and has been cultivated for about 6,000 years, starting in the Fertile Crescent. It spread throughout the Mediterranean, significantly influencing ancient cultures and economies. In this article, I dissect this history by exploring:
Jul 18, 2014 · The olive was one of three trees (the others being the cypress and cedar) that sprang from seeds from the Tree of Knowledge sown by Adam’s son. An olive branch in the beak of a dove marked...
Sep 9, 2016 · With the process of Phoenician and Greek colonization olive trees (Olea europea) sprang up across the ancient Mediterranean where all that was needed was warm summers and relatively light rainfall for these hardy trees to thrive.
