Palm Trees: A Brief History of the Palm
The history of Palm trees and people can be traced back to early civilizations when Palms were grown in Mesopotamia over 5000 years ago. Known for providing high fuel fruit, shade from the desert sun, and the material for constructing tools, the Date Palm is often credited for playing a significant role in the proliferation of the human population. In Roman times, the Palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory, and its fronds were awarded to champions and war heroes. It was even an ancient Roman unit of measurement. Not long thereafter, the Palm was given its own […]
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