Banyan tree in Desert

Normally we have been witnessed the Banyan Tree everywhere, but here the Interesting Aspect that The Banyan tree is in the Desert, Shocked?? Let me Explain.

While going to matter, Banyan Tree Located 10 km from Askar and some 3.5 km west from Jaw, this 32-feet tall Prosopis cineraria has been making a seemingly impossible living out of dry sand for approximately 400 years. There is no apparent source of water and other vegetation for miles around. The mystery of the survival of the tree has made it a legend.

Local stories tell that Tree of Life was planted here in 1583. The tree survived up to this day. It looks very healthy and has fresh, green leaves. It grows on a small sand hill looking majestic in the harsh desert and is visible from far away.

The tree is a local tourist attraction, as it is the only major tree growing in the area. It is visited by approximately 50,000 tourists every year and the tree often is damaged by graffiti carvings. Recently, an iron fence has been put around to protect the tree from vandals.