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The date palm tree born from a 2000-year-old seed

Video. Ancient seeds defy sell-by 'date' to become oldest ever germinated

Updated: 09/10/2021 - 9:00 GMT+2

Seven date palm trees have been grown from 2000-year-old seeds that were found in the Judean desert near Jerusalem.

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