The olive tree, which has 2248 years, continues to symbolize the world in the historical town of Bar in Montenegro on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
A small town is located near the border with Albania and is famous for its olive groves.
An ancient olive grows near the historical city of a bar in the area of Mirovitsa.
The name of the village appeared due to the fact that it has long been under the spreading branches of this tree. Therefore, the village received the name “Miritsa” – from the word “put up”.
In an interview with Anadolu, the head of the Association of Oliva Manufacturers Bar Kazim Alkovich spoke about the importance of an ancient olive for the city.
According to him, the ancient tide is located in the Mirovitsa area, which is known as the place of reconciliation of warring families and the establishment of friendly relations. “This 2000 -year -old tree is of great importance for the inhabitants of the bar, because it is evidence of our existence in the region, our civilization and our development in the spirit of friendship,” Alkovich said.
The head of the association noted that their structure is engaged in the development of olive business and teaching manufacturers to this craft.
We are working on the promotion of olives and olive oil, as well as establish a tourist sphere with an emphasis on olive activity, he noted.
According to Alkovich, the association initiated studies aimed at determining the age of olive trees in the region and contacted many institutions on this issue.
“According to the results of the research, we learned that this tree, which is called” Ancient Oliva “, is the” oldest olive tree in the region. “As part of the project, the specialists of the Faculty of Forestry of Istanbul University arrived in the region, took measurements and returned In Turkey. A month later we were sent an official document regarding the age of olive. Thanks to the certificate that we received in 2015, we learned that the tree has 2240 years, so today it is already 2248 years old, ”he said.