1,900-year-old tree discovered in China.

Recently, an employee at the forestry bureau in Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, China, discovered an ancient pine tree. According to initial estimates by experts, this ancient tree is at least 1,900 years old. The tree has a completely hollow trunk, large enough for seven adult men to stand inside with plenty of room left over. The tree is approximately 18 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 7.5 meters. Its root system extends for about 50-60 meters. Given its size and age, the pine tree has been classified as a first-class ancient tree. According to local officials, they will deploy personnel to protect the ancient trees in the area.

Mr. Yang Chunli, a representative of the local government, said that they have designated areas to arrange for caretakers for the ancient trees. "In addition, the locality plans to use these ancient trees to develop tourism, increasing income for the people living around them," Mr. Yang affirmed.

Previously, the world's oldest surviving tree was the Methuselah pine, believed to have sprouted around 2832 BC, making it older than the Egyptian pyramids. The Guinness World Records recognized it as the world's oldest tree, its original roots still firmly rooted in the spot where it originated over 4,800 years ago. To preserve and protect this ancient species, the location of the Methuselah pine remains a secret and is not disclosed to the public. Today, many tourists travel to Inyo National Park (USA) in search of the Methuselah pine, but no information has been confirmed. Even local authorities discourage such searches.

Huong Thao