The World's Oldest Tree Has Been Alive for Over 9,000 Years
Meet Old Tjikko, the world's oldest known living tree, standing tall for over 9,000 years in Sweden. Discover its remarkable story of survival and resilience.
Ancient Survivor: Deep in Sweden, a remarkable tree named Old Tjikko has stood for over 9,000 years, making it the world’s oldest known living tree. (Image: @TheKentAcorn/X)
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Hidden in the Tundra: Old Tjikko, a Norway spruce, grows in the harsh conditions of Fulufjället Mountain, enduring extreme cold, wind, and environmental changes for millennia. (Image: @UrnaBios/X)
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Discovery by Scientists: In 2004, researchers led by Leif Kullman used carbon dating to determine the tree's incredible age, revealing its ancient and continuous existence. (Image: @ScandinavianAE/X)
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How It Survived: The tree regenerates by cloning itself—when the trunk dies, its root system survives and sprouts a new trunk, ensuring its continued growth. (Image: @melkersvard/X)
Older Than Pyramids: Old Tjikko sprouted nearly 9,560 years ago, predating the Egyptian pyramids, Stonehenge, and the rise of human civilisation as we know it. (Image: @UrnaBios/X)
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A Natural Wonder: Despite its modest height of only 5 metres, Old Tjikko’s root system has sustained life through centuries of dramatic climate changes. (Image: Wikipedia)
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Climate Change Witness: The tree has endured multiple ice ages and warming periods, making it a living record of Earth’s environmental history over thousands of years. (Image: @TheKentAcorn)
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Protected Status: Old Tjikko is now a protected natural wonder, ensuring it remains undisturbed and preserved for future generations to study and admire. (Image: @FiDon45/X)
Not the Only One: Other ancient clonal trees, such as Pando in the U.S., also exist, proving that nature has developed remarkable survival strategies over time. (Image: @LilianeBre26381/X)
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A Testament to Time: Old Tjikko’s resilience is a reminder of nature’s power, showing how life can persist for thousands of years against all odds.(Image: @guragel/X)
