BBC REEL-Extinct Judean date tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead in Israel.

Extinct Judean date tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead in Israel. The story of how this tree became extinct and how 2 women brought it back to life 2,000 years later. Please like, share, and subscribe if you like my video's. All of my content is for entertainment purposes only and is not to be taken as fact. None should be considered legal, Medical, or Financial advice. Please do your own research or seek out and consult with professionals. Forests of Judean date palm trees once covered ancient Israel, from Lake Galilee to the Dead Sea.

The fruit of the tree symbolised life and prosperity and was praised in ancient literature for its unique medicinal properties. But the dates of Judea were made extinct by the Middle Ages.

Now a team of scientists has succeeded in resurrecting the ancient tree.

Video by Ori Szternfeld
Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh

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