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Palestine's oldest olive tree symbol of cultural heritage

Palestine's oldest olive tree symbolizes both the country's resilience and its culture.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — Stories about al-Badawi olive tree, the oldest olive tree in Palestine, emerge with every olive season, as people debate its age and how long it can live.

The tree is located in the village of al-Walaja, 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Bethlehem, and extends over roughly 250 square meters (2.7 square feet), is 12 meters (39 feet) high and has a trunk that measures 25 meters (82 feet) in diameter.

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