
The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) is a fruit tree belonging to the Oleaceae family, known as an evergreen, long-lived species characteristic of the Mediterranean climate. This species, considered native to the Eastern Mediterranean, is an agriculturally significant plant widely cultivated globally, particularly in the Mediterranean basin. Today, both the cultivated form (var. europaea) and the wild form (var. sylvestris) of Olea europaea occur in natural and semi-natural environments.Botanical C
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Kerem Akıl

Some flavors work not only on your palate but also on your heart. Those few black olives your mother placed on your childhood breakfast table… Especially if they are the hard-as-stone, slightly salty, glossy-skinned Gemlik olive… Then, in a single bite, you touch the past, nature, and the sacred. For me, the Gemlik olive is not merely a food; it is the earth’s prayer, the patience of time, and perhaps a divine reminder...Olive and Divine Oath: The Silent Miracle in Surah At-TinLet us listen to S
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Hatice Mehlika Biten

World Olive Tree Day is an international observance celebrated annually on November 26 to highlight the cultural, historical and universal significance of the olive tree. Established in 2019 during the 40th General Conference of UNESCO, the day serves to remind people that the olive tree is a universal symbol representing peace, wisdom and hope, while also promoting awareness for the preservation of humanity’s shared heritage.History and Cultural ContextThe olive tree has been cultivated for tho
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Nursena Güller