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.