Olivar, Itria Valley, Apulia, Italy
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Today we don't just bring you an olive branch, we give you the whole tree! On November 26, we celebrate World Olive Day, the perfect time to admire this wonderful plant. Olive trees began to be cultivated in the eastern Mediterranean about 8,000 years ago, and the Phoenicians took them to Greece, Spain and other parts of the Mediterranean. The olive branch has been a symbol of peace, while its oil, wood and fruits have been valued over generations.













