Long-lived trees of Iran
Long-lived trees of Iran is part of the Tentative list of Iran in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Long-lived trees of Iran are a number of individual trees, that are up to 4,000 years old. They include Plane trees, Cypresses, and Cedars. They are located in different areas of Iran.
Map of Long-lived trees of Iran
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
Community Reviews
Bernard Joseph Esposo Guerrero
There is a local legend saying that the cypress in Abarkooh was planted by Zoroaster himself. Cypresses, in general, are considered sacred trees by Iranians. Coming from Yazd, the site is a convenient stopover en route to Shiraz (Persepolis). One can properly "visit" it in less than 10 minutes (and I am not even the kind who rushes visits). The signage at the time of our visit in 2017 was only limited to information about its age and how it is believed to be the oldest living tree in the continent at 4,500 y.o. It thrives in a barren landscape, partly benefiting from a nearby qanat. They also say that the tree still blooms during spring! In nominating this serial property, Iran is becoming creative (or innovative?) in crafting potential OUVs though this has yet to be reflected well in its dossier -- the wording for Crit. VII is disturbingly flowery for me. There is a humble cafe on site.
Site Info
- Full Name
- Long-lived trees of Iran
- Country
- Iran
- Added
- 2021
- Type
- Natural
- Categories
- Wildlife habitat - Flora
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2021 Added to Tentative List
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The site has 8 locations