Now known as Prometheus, the tree was found to be nearly 5,000 years old. That means Prometheus came into existence around the time humans were exiting the Stone Age and beginning to work with bronze.
The only certainty is that Currey did have permission to cut down what was discovered to be the oldest tree on record. Now known as Prometheus, the tree was found to be nearly 5,000 years old.
Elderflora is a sweeping, exceptional tribute to the oldest living organisms on Earth. It’s also a reminder that, even though many trees have ways of healing over superficial wounds, ancient ...