Earliest Evidence of Olive Tree Cultivation Revealed in Study
Researchers report that they have discovered the earliest evidence for the domestication of an olive tree in a new study.
Source: natureworldnews.com
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The wealthy grew olives and figs in Israel 7,000 years ago
Research team identifies earliest luxury fruit trees from charcoal found in ancient fireplaces.
Source: israel21c.org
World's earliest domestication of fruit trees took place 7,000 years ago in Jordan: Study
A joint study by Tel Aviv University and Jerusalem’s Hebrew University has found the earliest domestication of fruit trees, suggesting that olive and fig horticulture was practised as early as 7000 years ago in the Central Jordan Valley, Israel. The study based its conclusions on analysing the remnants of charcoal from the Charcolithic site of Tel Zaf in the Jordan Valley, proving they came from olive trees, which did not grow there naturally, according to the Tel Aviv University press release.
Source: wionews.com
Study: World's first cultivated fruit trees planted 7,000 years ago in Jordan Valley
Analysis of charcoal from Tel Tsaf dig reveals olive and fig tree wood, indicating first examples of orchards by an advanced, wealthy society
Source: timesofisrael.com
Israeli study shows olive trees were domesticated 7,000 years ago
Domestication may indicate initial steps in developing a socioeconomic hierarchy supported by administrative system.
Source: jpost.com