A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree

 A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree Still Bearing Fruit – Vouves, Crete, Greece

Nestled in the quiet village of Vouves on the island of Crete, this extraordinary olive tree is estimated to be around 3,000 years old.

Despite the passing of millennia, it still produces olives—making it one of the oldest living, fruit-bearing trees in the world.

Its massive, twisted trunk and deep roots have withstood wars, empires, climate shifts, and centuries of human history. Today, it stands not only as a marvel of nature but also as a symbol of endurance, peace, and the sacred bond between people and the land.

Just steps away is the Olive Tree Museum of Vouves, where visitors can explore the cultural and agricultural legacy of this tree that has quietly witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations.