Sapling grown out of 2,000-year-old date seed

6/12/2008 11:11:51 PM   Source:Xinhuanet    Author:    [Font Size:Bigger Middle Smaller]

The resurrected Judean date palm tree, at age 26 months and at a height of 121cm, is seen in this undated handout photograph, made available in London on June 12, 2008.  Israeli researchers who grew a sapling from a date seed found at the ancient fortress Masada said on Thursday the seed was about 2,000 years old and may help restore a species of biblical trees.

The resurrected Judean date palm tree, at age 26 months and at a height of 121cm, is seen in this undated handout photograph, made available in London on June 12, 2008. Israeli researchers who grew a sapling from a date seed found at the ancient fortress Masada said on Thursday the seed was about 2,000 years old and may help restore a species of biblical trees. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

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