Bahrain's tree of life - in pictures

The 400-year-old Prosopis cineraria tree, known as the 'tree of life'. All photos: AFP
The 400-year-old Prosopis cineraria tree, known as the 'tree of life'. All photos: AFP
The tree has become a popular tourist destination due to its survival amid the harsh desert environment.
The tree has become a popular tourist destination due to its survival amid the harsh desert environment.
It is located near Jebel Dukhan, about 25 kilometres south of the Bahraini capital Manama.
It is located near Jebel Dukhan, about 25 kilometres south of the Bahraini capital Manama.
Despite its rural location, tourists flock to see the ancient tree.
Despite its rural location, tourists flock to see the ancient tree.