Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead in Israel - BBC REEL

Forests of Judean date palm trees once covered ancient Israel, from Lake Galilee to the Dead Sea.
The fruit of the tree symbolised life and prosperity and was praised in ancient literature for its unique medicinal properties. But the dates of Judea were made extinct by the Middle Ages.
Now a team of scientists has succeeded in resurrecting the ancient tree.
Video by Ori Szternfeld
Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh
#bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews

[@bjw4859]

As a horticulturists I have heard story's like this about seeds from hundreds of years ago being germinated, but thousands of years, that's just amazing, well done.

[@joannathesinger770]

They've cultivated wheat that was found in the pyramids in Egypt that was roughly 4000 years old. They took it back to France and it grew...what we now call Kamut.

[@Starlitwarrior]

Cool! Kamut! That’s just so amazing! Both are just so fantastic!

[@anandg5843]

A big applause for the team, 🙏

[@anandg5843]

@@joannathesinger770 👍, bravo.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

As a horticulturalist are you not in shock hearing some of these stories due to how crude they are handled? They have these priceless samples and they are just handed out to some woman. Who could have very well ruined all the seeds and made then nonviable. Doesn't have a lab or utilize any of the many scientific tools/procedures to increase viability of the seeds. There are plant hormones that the seeds can be soaked into a solution of. The seed coat can be removed. There are chemical soaks that can be used like succinic acid+GABA. I believe I read somewhere hyperbaric pressure chambers helped too. Near infrared light stimulation and so on and so on. She just threw them in a bottle warmer and whatever happens happens. Instead of giving every possible chance to bring to life such priceless specimens. Are you not upset with such things handled in such a frivolous way? Because as a layman hobbyist I am. These samples should have never been handed out to this woman they should have been at an agricultural/bio lab at a state university in Israel. They got lucky the samples were not all wasted.

[@calreed4441]

The fact that they preserved these seeds... and that the site remained intact... and the seeds survived... and they thought to try and bring them back, and did so successfully... the planet makes my jaw drop every day

[@Daniel-jv1ku]

Your comment spoke to me. It's a miracle.

[@thetexican3468]

God has a plan I guess

[@calreed4441]

@@jackm3040 oh yes, I mean, with seeds in the right environment, the right care, will grow. I was impressed that she tried though. Seeds tend to die after a while, if not preserved correctly. Sometimes, even if they are. So, the fact it still managed to sprout after so many years of being dormant is amazing

[@BillyJack85]

This is the power of God not the planet. The Earth is just as amazed by it as we are.

[@arandomguy46]

so what?

[@kinsleykhoo48]

This is extradonary. The last time these seeds were grown was over 2000 years ago and these 2 women not only brought this plant back from extinction but was able to grow its fruit. Not in over 2000 years has a person eaten this date and now the world might be able to enjoy this as well. Mind blowing. Dr. Sallon and Dr. Solowey need to be recognised highly for this pursuit and achievement. This is such a feel good, no...feel great moment.

[@chrismoore5967]

the crusaders destroyed the last trees. you're off by about 1000 years

[@carlaphoenix8965]

I know this story is several years old. It still makes me smile and gives me hope for the future. Date seeds from Masada, 2 thousand years later able to grow into fruit bearing trees. Amazing ! What a profund legacy tor these two ladies.

[@csco72]

If the bringing back of this tree from the dead wasn’t incredible enough, the fact that the first seeds used (for Methusela) came from Masada itself, from that famous event in history, just blows my mind completely!!!

[@pillardelaney4726]

Is like the inhabitant's of Masada, din't perish for nothing , and after 2000.years their sayng, we are back, that is a real miracle. Lady's , thank's for something so wonderful.!!!! 🌴🌴🌴🌴 !!! FROM A SEED A TREE GROW !!!

[@victoriahatch371]

Right, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.

[@drpk6514]

They were not "brought back from dead". The seeds were alive and they just put them in the sand and watered them.

[@drpk6514]

@@Neil-de1fh What are you talking about?? As a scientist I tell you they are lying with eveidence. Dont be a stupid

[@victoriahatch371]

@@drpk6514 it wasn't that simple, did you watch the video? Also, they didn't mean it like that. Are you a horticulturalist? Not even house plants are that simple and there is science involved in plant care, nitrogen, ph of the soil for specific plants, etc. These plants stayed viable, even dormant for 2000 years, that's pretty darn cool.

[@greanstreak04]

What amazes me the most is that two non-archeology people thought to try to grow these seeds recovered from a historical site dig while the EXPERTS didn't. Awesome work, ladies, you went through a lot of work to bring back something lost, something wonderful . As for the names of the trees, Methuselah seems extraordinarily well chosen given the age of the seeds.

[@lynnharrell9598]

I think they should have named it Lazarus.

[@Boonedale]

Makes you think what other ancient seeds can be used to bring back other plants.

[@saiyongdawn7756]

@@lynnharrell9598 Nice idea.

[@tinycnyc]

Sometimes a PhD doesn't matter.

[@blueirish81]

I’d say the EXPERTS didn’t want to grow them. Israel has been the leading country in forcing the 💉 sadly. There’s a lot of dark forces at work there.

[@jeanwissinger6013]

18 years to grow these trees. What a beautiful miracle.

[@angelwalton6443]

I wasn't expecting to cry from a story like this about a tree. Thank you ladies may you be blessed A thousand times over

[@Defensive_Wounds]

The oldest seeds I germinated were 23 years old at the time, they had been in my car's glovebox for about a decade, driving around with me over those 350000kms driven during that time! I got them from my Grandfather who picked them and placed them in a paper envelope when I were a kid. I planted 20 seeds, 5 germinated, 2 survived and are thriving! Their seeds are also viable and grew when self seeded! These little old seeds are literal time travellers...so cool!

[@codykhaos4987]

I bet you I can guess what kind of seeds you had in your glovebox, lol...

[@ElementofKindness]

@@codykhaos4987 lol, I'm too innocent. I had to think about that for awhile. 😅

[@Altair2786]

@@ElementofKindness ?? What it happened to u too?

[@brandonmorgan8016]

What seeds were they

[@shshsbxhhahas2459]

@@brandonmorgan8016 sperm

[@yashathebelgianmalinois348]

Incredible story. These ladies collaborated using their intellect, tenacity, and vision to resurrect an ancient date palm. They literally added value back to the planet. Well done.

[@sleptiq]

They just put some seed in dirt.

[@sef7833]

@@sleptiq no, it did require extra tlc...did you watch the story?

[@reeceraur8735]

@@sleptiqThey did a great deal more than just put a seed in dirt! Do you always use reductive logic?

[@Mikhail.Tolstykh]

Incredible in the classic sense...yes. They didnt went extimct...anyway...not going to.lose my time with something so obvious

[@SundaysChild1966]

.. and I have a lovely Date Square recipe! heh heh .. just sayin'

[@75harg]

This is the type of influencers, youth generations should follow

[@maicrowsoft8867]

This a great example to show the importance of saving seeds for the future.

[@jacksevert3099]

And also how easy it is to revive them. It really only took a bottle warmer and some water for it to happen

[@zoesolanki961]

I love how they said they would give the date back to the world. There's something very beautiful about that

[@jamilabagash149]

They have destroyed hundred of years old dates and olive trees in Palestine. They are destroyers and liars., never to be trusted.

[@M-L450]

Amazing how reminding Zionists of their War Crimes is concidered Hate. Never Forgive and Never Forget Zionist Crimes. 😉

[@TehDawg]

If you’re a sap

[@wwjbrickd]

I remember hearing about this years ago and that there was only a male palm. Amazing to hear that they've now grown many more including female plants that are old enough to bear fruit.

[@hsvr]

Makes you want to cry doesn’t it

[@cadenrolland5250]

Same. Good to hear it is coming back. Still I have to wonder if it tastes as good as the cultivated ones of our modern times.

[@immyownperson1375]

Oh wow it was that one? Still at the begining of the vid rn.

[@wwjbrickd]

@@Yellow-Rose plants are all over the place some plants have male and female plants like these, others like squash have male and female flowers on the same plant, and some are "perfect" and have both parts in a single flower

[@wwjbrickd]

@@Yellow-Rose I'm a gardening nerd 🤓

[@winfordnettles3292]

I think that these two ladies have done a wonderful and marvelous thing by rescuing this species of tree from extinction. The world thanks them for their kind and loving gift of care and attention to the planet.

[@jean-pierresteenberg]

good. You are so deep in whatever conspiracy it is that you're in. I sincerely hope you seek help

[@abestm8]

I am not of a religious nature at all but this is the closest thing to a real miracle I have ever seen. Just shows what you can achieve with faith and the will to do something. Well done indeed. The world will thank these ladies one day, at a future date, excuse the pun lol.

[@kalakala10011]

Cute! Best comment of the day!

[@dtreezy]

lmao

[@sandrasatterfield4432]

Every breath you take is a miracle 🙏💗

[@trickledowngaming7749]

No miracle just science

[@josesaldana9252]

​@@trickledowngaming7749science requires miracles

[@dreamer2260]

What a wonderful, beautiful thing these women have done. Really enjoyed listening to them speak about it. Much respect.

[@Trund27]

Agreed, and what a lovely comment. Thank you.

[@abandonbelief]

What breed is it called when a bulldog is bred with a Shi'tzu?

[@firozosman]

@@abandonbelief yes. high production quality indoctrination.

[@dreamer2260]

@@Trund27 :)

[@interestingamerican3100]

I was annoyed by the claim that it was the Crusades thats destroyed the cultivation of the plant. A claim that lacks the evidence. It was almost like a little "Woke" was clouding the judgement in the opinions.

[@susanfresneda2213]

These two women restore my faith in preserving our world’s past and future. It is so wonderful to know that there are good things still happening in this sad time.

[@cokabs]

It's a Great time we live Susan.

[@mr.cannedble9724]

Is this the tree that jews will use to hiding from messiah?

[@aonghusofaolain8686]

Especially when you remember there is journalists and children being murdered by zionists in the same place. Amazing

[@Research0digo]

read up on the reason Israel is planting trees all over the Negev.

[@luisdelcid7051]

I agree it’s sad to see the world just dissipate into chaos

[@luisjavier6931]

It really cost me not to cry. Here a 59 yrs old man fighting not to cry. These are the stories we should see on TV. Not the other garbage that TV chains inundate us with. WHAT A MARVELOUS EXAMPLE

[@dennisbrown5313]

Agree, 100%

[@ModernMinimalistLife]

So very wonderful. It's heartwarming to see people giving back to this world instead of always taking. Thank you for your wisdom, kindness, and dedication.

[@Jackson-rf6rv]

It really is amazing that a living thing can lay dormant for Two Thousand Years, and then spring back to life. Nature really is incredible.

[@vangogh7230]

Miracle by itself

[@zitronentee]

Lazarus taxon

[@judeirwin2222]

Can lie dormant, not lay.

[@cleigh113]

@@judeirwin2222 there's always one in every crowd.

[@wimm1392]

@@cleigh113 it's okay. 😁

[@lexicat6177]

Finally, people restoring something to the world instead of destroying it. Love these kind of projects.

[@kingaragornii9940]

**Zionists**

[@gympath]

@@kingaragornii9940 exactly

[@paxhumana2015]

@@kingaragornii9940 , are you hating Christians, Jews, and Israel?

[@JPBroadcasting]

Except this is how irl Jurassic Park just started! First a tree...then a tree sized killing machine! 😆

[@lexicat6177]

​@@JPBroadcasting🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sonofZeruiah]

I have tried numerous times to grow date seeds from the grocery store. Never had any luck. So to germinate a 2,000 year old seed is just amazing!

[@a.karley4672]

For the last century or so, a lot of horticultural work has been done to make commercial crop plants non-propagating. That way, the farmers have to go back to the seed-sellers every year (or tree-commercial-lifetime in this case) to buy more seed. Which means bigger sales and profits for the seed companies. The laws of business apply. What I want to know is - is there any evidence that there half-dozen-odd cultivars of date were noticeably different from modern crop breeds (can people tell, in blind trials) and what the evidence is for whether the strains actually went extinct. Or whether they're indistinguishable from the last few generations of commercial dates palms. You would expect farmers to have a good reason to plant *this* cultivar of dates, not *that* one (when they need to plant new trees), so presumably the cultivars in use in (say) 1950 were better (bigger crops, more reliable harvests, sweeter taste, whatever) than whichever cultivars hadn't been propagated for the last thousand years. Which reminds me - time to water the windowsill plants!

[@Zhiivago]

That is strange. I have grown many randomly. They take several months to sprout though. I have tried both with Iranian and Tunisian ones.

[@BillyJoe71]

I tried to grow them and failed. But I've found them coming up from my compost.

[@abhishekarora4007]

Both these scientists cannot be more motherly ! Mother scientists . Such a heart warming story...

[@dougals1shome]

Made me wanna cry, Those two Lady's Deserve some real respect bestowed on them , they already have my deepest admiration, so brilliant and loving done 🙂

[@danepotmo2513]

Yeah, those broads are alright.

[@sj-wn3vk]

@@danepotmo2513 why call them broads?

[@terifinnegan6649]

Our earth needs more people like these women! Bravo to both of them!

[@sj-wn3vk]

@SHAKRA OPERA so hateful and sad

[@sj-wn3vk]

@SHAKRA OPERA thank you

[@jimbo8009]

This is fabulous. so heart warming to see people being positive instead of destroying.

[@KK-pq6lu]

One ups manship. Bill Gates is trying to bring back smallpox!

[@lanefair2950]

@@KK-pq6lu touch grass

[@genetung8590]

You voted for it

[@MrEmpireBuilder0000]

The meaning isn't lost on me. Crusading Men killed the last tree. Women revived them today.

[@boa9535]

I’m disappointed that they named each tree with a biblical name. It feels very oppressive. To me a more appropriate way would have been to use something much more ancient. The trees probably existed before Judaism.

[@Curlyblonde]

This amazing accomplishment is worthy of a Nobel Prize to these 2 ladies.

[@carlaa.1617]

Such remarkable women and such an amazing story of hope and rebirth. Made me cry!

[@rafaelverolla7276]

This women ressurected a historical and ancient species, they literally made a miracle using science and they talk about it so casually and humbly, I can not admire them more.

[@Lorenzo-Sandoval-Fine-Art]

Probably because the years they spent doing it

[@DavidLawrenceDaley]

How is this a miracle?

[@meridalemusicmachine]

@@DavidLawrenceDaley The word 'miracle' has no value or meaning today. People worked hard on something and got results despite the odds? A miracle. Nothing that can't be explained by natural or scientific laws, quite the opposite.

[@michaelnolan6054]

Miracle and science are mutually exclusive. Pick a side.

[@jameswatsonatheistgamer]

Not really a miracle

[@tuckercibik6979]

What a legacy to leave behind for these two wonderful women 👏👏

[@d.k.1394]

Yess

[@westaussie965]

women?😂

[@WizardMermen]

@@westaussie965 Yes? The two people most responsible for the resurrection of the palm tree are women. It's part of the video.

[@joenemeth9606]

Now the women will live forever! @@WizardMermen

[@user-mp9rd4hg8b]

if they were men, no one would call them "wonderful." LOL. Heck, they would probably get half of the credit or notoriety. Oh well, she is the life of man. Yay we toil on. 🙂

[@patjones2082]

We have really large medjool dates, amongst others, here in 🌴California, but those dates are gigantic! They look wonderful. Well done, ladies👏🏆

[@mayanscythe]

As a christian who is also invested in the conservation of plant and animal species, this video brought the biggest grin on my face. I find it such a nice allegory that the tree rose back like Jesus ❤

[@unlawfulcartel3207]

The fact that someone 2000 years ago handled those and yet we found them 2000 years later is kinda symbolic feeling. That is amazing.

[@SymeonPhronema]

@Evan That's true about the date of the trees extinction, but the seeds they used were from the Siege of Mosada which took place in 73-74 A.D. That makes them almost 2,000 years old.

[@ToutCQJM]

Symbolic? How so?

[@ToutCQJM]

Symbolic? How so?

[@caydancebloom]

I felt much emotion watching this video. One of them is hope… something I’ve rarely felt for years.

[@aidanshoey]

@@ToutCQJM symbolic is the wrong word, they just saying stuff

[@isaiascastro7337]

This is really amazing as a date farmer in california i know how strong these trees can be i have seen abandoned date farms and these trees will continue to thrive in extreme hot weather but for seeds to survive that long is amazing

[@constancemiller3753]

I was thinking of the Date Festival and all the varieties of dates you guys grow being joined by an extinct species from Biblical Israel! What a date shake it will make.🥤🍦🍪🍯 Awesome as the Ostrich races.🌴

[@Damacles9]

Get some seeds!

[@mathewturner7528]

Worked in death valley date nut trees there The bakers at the furnace Creek and used to make bread out of it it was really delicious. Have a nice day. God bless

[@joyaustin6581]

Any plans to come to Texas?

[@conejos-blancos]

Jesus resurrected in Palestine.

[@bullsboat1]

I'm 59 and I learned something new today. Very cool....😊

[@pine1780]

The mourning dove always make me feel so happy, I don;t know why, the sound is so relaxing.

[@rurallegendstv]

As a plant biologist stories like this make me very happy. We talked about Judean date in class several times. My hope is they can maintain genetic diversity in the population and long for the day this plant is back in cultivation for the people of the world to enjoy.

[@jendubay3782]

I mean, it’s a fruit tree. They can just clone it

[@rurallegendstv]

@@jendubay3782 palms are not like normal trees. Plus there's concerns of genetic diversity in the population.

[@jendubay3782]

@@rurallegendstv huh, TIL. Can’t they tissue clone them?

[@rurallegendstv]

@@jendubay3782 in theory yes but going back you wouldn't want the entire population to be clones. Look what has happened to banana cultivation. Single genetic biotype and it gets decimated by a disease. On a population brought back from the dead, ensuring genetic diversity would be priority 1.

[@caveatemp]

Indeed! Maintain genetic diversity or the genetically diverse people of the world, with all their diverse cultures. Save those too. Ironic that it was politics that nearly destroyed the plant.

[@sandysanrock5524]

As a citizen of this planet I am so proud of you! You two should receive an award. The world is a better place because of you. We thank you so much!

[@edwardh3020]

A citizen of this planet, right on 👍.

[@sandysanrock5524]

@@edwardh3020 Thank you Edward. We are all in this together. ✌️

[@freespeech4all723]

Paul planted and Apollos watered but God made it grow! Can we give God some credit? Your awesome Father! 🙏🙏🙏Well done!

[@amenyonas3865]

@HeathenMassiah blasphemous

[@malibudolphin3109]

You're so radical left

[@woodfordism]

What a wonderful gesture from humanity to the plant world. Amazing perseverance.

[@Tomas-cambs]

You two ladies are a blessing. Thank you.

[@ladythalia227]

I really hope that project prospers. I would love to see entire fields of these date trees in a couple of decades

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

Can't wait to try them!

[@luisflores3292]

Wonder how long it'll take to flower? I've heard of some taking a couple generations.

[@christinemott8799]

Yes

[@conejos-blancos]

Jesus resurrected in Palestine.

[@ephsan1075]

The lady, Elaine, who was tasked to revive the seeds has an amazing green thumb. The seed sprouted naturally under her care and she told her friend that it had a small sprout already. The thing is, this is a seed from 2 thousand years ago, not just a regular day seed. She revived it so effortlessly

[@darthtripedacus1]

I read into this years ago. There were some chemical treatments and fertilizer given to the seeds and shortly after sprouting it almost died. It was far from easy but worth every bit put into it. I'm so happy for their accomplishment. To bring a seed over 2000 years old to life.

[@dannyipwn1203]

its because it was god written. this event was supposed to happen.

[@a.c.9993]

With the help of the ALMIGHTY of course. Without him, nothing is possible!

[@boopeep9670]

@@a.c.9993 and with Him ALL things are possible. If this isn’t proof enough for you…(you might just be an Egyptian pharaoh 😉)

[@Barak911777]

Dr. Elaine was also the one to domesticate the Argan tree

[@rgetty1951]

Thank you both for your effort , time and patience ❤ I’m happy and excited upon seeing of what you ladies had worked , I’m looking forward to hear of all the progress about your 2000 years old dates tree , God Bless ladies ❤️🙏

[@isabelnecessary9416]

This is an amazing story - so thrilled that these two ladies had the tenacity to bring back the Judean date tree - well done!! I was at Masada last August! What an amazing place!

[@lemonpesto3459]

Much respect to these two ladies, they combined their lifelong passion and skills to achieve something awe inspiring and a gift to the world.

[@Charmeze]

On fully

[@deannadelmar9863]

I love this exciting gift! Thank you.

[@roxas6094]

Nah I don't respect them

[@Charmeze]

@@roxas6094 nobody cares about you're opinion loser

[@garysanderson3997]

@@roxas6094 Stick to video games, child.

[@evanmiris5765]

We have a similar story here in Australia, the wollemi pine was considered extinct because the only records of it were in fossil records until someone discovered a few stands in a gorge in the blue mountains about 10 years ago.

[@PD-we8vf]

In Australia you also are putting aboriginals in concentration camps. They are in prison. They will come for you next.

[@briefcasefullofbacon7291]

@@PD-we8vf The wollemi pines are coming for him?

[@solar0wind]

You forgot that they were considered to have been extinct for _millions_ of years. That makes it even more incredible. It was really hard to buy one here in Germany, but I managed to find one to buy for my grandpa's birthday. I got some people from my family to pay it together with me, so if was just 25€ per person. Unfortunately it doesn't have a nice shape because it wasn't grown from seed, but from a stick, meaning it's a clone of some adult tree in I think England. I haven't seen the wollemi in a couple of months though, and I hope it's still fine... I discovered the tree when I was 10 or 11 and ever since then I wanted to see one in real life, and they're really cool! They might look like a pine tree or something from a distance, but if you go closer and learn a bit about them, you'll see that they have unique leaves, and just lots of remarkable features. Also, they rise in value when they get bigger (as long as you can still move them I suppose). Really glad to see this species mentioned! I suggested the species to Flora Logic (a show on the KZbin channel animal logic) several times, but they haven't made a video about it so far unfortunately.

[@silverforest4682]

@@PD-we8vf I don't believe that is happening. They don't just cage people for no reason anymore. I'm sure they did when Europeans first arrived.

[@xymonau2468]

@@PD-we8vf Please point out the concentration camps.

[@theinterfaithshepherd9075]

Jews the world over will be especially proud of these dates - especially with the connection to Masada! What an amazing effort and incredible! I'm not Jewish, but I would love to buy some!!! Someone share the link for how we can please!

[@wyominghome4857]

Wonderful story, and a testament to the resilience of Nature. I hope they have distributed these seeds all over the world. Sadly, given the ongoing strife in the Middle East, keeping them limited to a small area risks them becoming extinct again.

[@ThePTSDRetreat]

Absolutely astounding news and the impact it has on future agriculture! That seeds from thousands of years ago can be germinated into productive plants now! And in Israel! How perfectly fitting, from death and reborn into life again. Congratulations on such amazing work well done. Thank you for your gift to humanity!

[@drpk6514]

Lol not really. The date palm doesn’t come true to the type so they are not like their parents. Furthermore there were many varieties grown that time… This is just a story for pushing their agenda…

[@MisterK9739]

@@drpk6514 for pushing whoms agenda what agenda exactly. This is a story about two dedicated scientists bringing back an extinct date. That‘s it

[@drpk6514]

@@MisterK9739 are you an idiot? I clearly explained they didn’t bring anything back as they don’t grow true to type. And are you a moron not knowing the Israeli agenda and propaganda and lies? Or maybe you’re just one of them…

[@MisterK9739]

@@drpk6514 this is from BBC news. Amd no, I don‘t know „Israeli agenda“. Unless you‘re talking about the claims for land? Which of course is a huge issue but has NOTHING to do with these two women regrowing date palm trees. Not everything is a conspiracy

[@MisterK9739]

@@drpk6514 no you didn‘t explain anything, you simply CLAIMED with no proof of any sort.

[@tamarjonelle9746]

This is what my name means. I was named after the Judean date palm. Tamar=date palm. 🌴 My mother explained to me how valuable they considered the date palm, because it could produce for many years. I think this is so wonderful, and I wish my mother was alive to see this. ❤

[@jbuckley2546]

It's also a river that forms the border between Devon and Cornwall in the UK.

[@simo6639]

tamar also means dates in arabic and it's dialects

[@faithful451]

@Tamar Jonelle beautiful story

[@MsOmar222]

Where are you from?

[@WakkasLove]

I'm sorry about your momma. But I think your name is wonderful and your story is a good one.

[@MeachPango]

this is genuinely amazing. Thank you for bringing these back to life.

[@neilneil6813]

excellent work and enthusiasm these two women are fine examples of what humanity should be about

[@k.s.k.7721]

I've seen similar inspired individuals resurrect ancient seeds - in Japan, an extinct variety of water lily was grown from a single seed found in an ancient tomb. In the US Southwest, indigenous watermelons have been revived from hidden desert caches, that were stored before the conquest -botanists can be very optimistic and hopeful people, and whenever possible, I love to see them allowed access to these ancient, sometimes extinct plants, to bring more biodiversity back to our world. Brava!

[@pamspray5254]

That's without mentioning the efforts of people in the field of relearning how to use ancient food crops. There's a restaurant called Bulrush actively helping a study to relearn how to cook and handle ancient grain crops. So much time, passion, and brain power has to be put into these projects. I hope I can help contribute one day.

[@rier8061]

@ ksk what is your source for the ‘southwest indigenous watermelon’? Watermelon is traced back to be native to africa and was brought over with the slave trade by colonists...

[@danielsmith336]

You do realize that the trees in this video never went extinct, right? That the Roman's spread their range to Spain and North Africa and that the date palms traveled the silk road/spice trade routes to India. The Romans taxed the date palm plantations in the area that this video talks about, they didn't destroy them. In fact the palms grew there until a few hundred years ago. If this video is to believed, then I can declare that corn is now extinct because it is not growing on my property despite this land having been a farm in the past. Also, are you confusing Water lotus seeds from China with water lilies from japan? And how did Amerindians have an African plant's seeds?

[@evilsharkey8954]

@@danielsmith336 the date palm species never went extinct. There’s ongoing research to see if this variety is a specific breed of the species or if its qualities were because of the conditions of where it grew.

[@danielsmith336]

@@evilsharkey8954 What "qualities" are you referring to? And you realize that I am the one who is pointing out that it did not go extinct on a video purposefully and erroneously titled "Extinct tree from the time of Jesus rises from the dead" right? so Thanks for agreeing with me, I guess

[@bbfoto7248]

This is a truly incredible and beautiful story. I applaud the wisdom, tenacity, persistence, and love of our incredibly diverse natural world that these two amazing women have exhibited in nurturing and bringing these children of the earth back from extinction to flourish once again. :) I sincerely hope that they are both honored and remembered for their contributions to this earth and to its people in the books of time.

[@drpk6514]

Not really. They just put a bunch of seeds in the wet sand and one grew. They even didn’t know you can’t grow plants in pure sand so the seedling turned yellow due to lack of nutrients. Then they fertilised it. This is based on their paper. BTW who knows even they story is true…

[@spritzpistol]

At last something hugely positive posted by the beeb. This is amazing, and heart warming. These two dedicated scientists have given the world a huge piece of history and a plant that may one day save many lives, who knows.

[@angrypastabrewing]

This is a blessing from God. Well done

[@dennisbrown5313]

Really by science as applied by these two brilliant women

[@jules1011]

This is absolutely amazing. To think that these seeds were carefully stored during those times and now grow once more, it’s truly a mystery and a miracle. Thank you for sharing this story, it’s uplifting considering the times we’re living in.

[@Kunkali]

@@OneLife-hp6wc if you watched the clip you would know the seeds came from Masada

[@UDGMTVLINK]

Jesus Christ is Lord & He's COMING SOON. Don't Take The Vacxine! ✝️❤🙏🏼

[@dexterstokley6846]

Praise God! I love this amazing story too! A happy ending 2,022 years in the making! 🙌🙌🙌

[@sdhoang]

Actually it wasn't carefully stored, just found it while digging

[@Boatyarddog]

"Life springs eternal" Wish i could credit the author of this beautiful phrase.

[@rianamomo6597]

Being able to resurrect an "extinct" tree from 2,000 years ago is an amazing achievement!

[@felixliljegren]

Great

[@felixliljegren]

Why?

[@nloc1929]

@@felixliljegren Because now these two old British women will never have to look for a date again. You're just upset you didn't think of it first

[@felixliljegren]

@@nloc1929 wow😂

[@alwaysshifting9574]

Not buying it

[@marknorthrup4897]

A truly remarkable story! I am so grateful for both of your yours, hard and enduring work to enable this to happen. Bless you both. Amazing!

[@amandadewet4022]

I thank you so much for your dedication and patience, I am grateful to you along with many more generations ❤

[@jowatson6750]

The Judean date tree is perfect for the Judean Desert. I am very glad that these ladies have brought back from extinction this amazing plant and will make our world greener. Thank you. 🌴

[@a.t.1241]

I'm so glad that they dedicated so much time and effort to do this! It's amazing that they brought back a tree that went extint 2000 years ago. Much love! ❤️

[@poppasan1873]

Crusades that exterminated the date were a thousand years ago not 2000. The seeds were 2k yo.

[@neorurik2043]

They are really inspiring!

[@AA-ke5cu]

Does anyone have any DINGLEBERRY SEEDS? They are about 900 million years old from a galaxy about 80 trillion light years from zeta reticuli 2; in the zagnut quagmire. Stellar trade of seeds has been going on for quite some time. The bananna and coconut are not originally from this planet; neither is the cow; water buffalo or Asain female. In the eighth dimension a womans vagina looks like a stop sign. I congratulate these people; they should of received the Nobel peace prize; not Obama.

[@annorawal5168]

@@AA-ke5cu fantasy enough?

[@Jim5988]

@@AA-ke5cu *have

[@aineni4464]

Extraordinary, well-done, ladies, that was an award-worthy achievement.

[@sufeemohammad4370]

What an amazing achievement these two mothers have achieved. While watching this video I searched many things they talked about and I learned so many things. they deserve all praise. Love you both ❤️

[@susiearviso3032]

When I see the word Mohammad, it sickens me.

[@paulbriggs3072]

Curious why when men do something in horticulture nobody says 'Great what these fathers have done.'

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

@@paulbriggs3072 Absolutely agree 👍👍👍

[@ikemefunaumeadi4947]

@@paulbriggs3072 they actually refer to themselves as mothers in the end.

[@PandaCheeks]

@@paulbriggs3072 Because men rule this planet

[@brettlee211]

Truly inspirational. I actually shed a tear ( of happiness ) when they successfully sprouted this ancient seed. Real science. Really amazing couple of human beings. They deserve some sort of recognition. An award much greater than 6.4k LIKES or 2 million views!

[@weichmacher3973]

2 million views

[@brettlee211]

@@weichmacher3973 I meant to say LIKES. But thanks for pointing that out. I'm only human.

[@shitwalkerog1776]

How about a 2 million dollar check for each of them and a Nobel peace prize. Amazing how they did this.

[@zabunko]

Is 78k likes good now?

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@OliverDixon-kb4si]

You two are just wonderful women and human beings. You have done such an incredible act for this world. Much love ❤

[@shanacrous2214]

How truly amazing. Another miracle. So much respect for these two ladies.

[@nickduffy8482]

That was one of the most uplifting video’s I have watched on KZbin in a very long time. I grow palms from seed and can totally relate to the value and importance of this achievement.

[@Trund27]

That’s so cool!

[@jimk8520]

💯

[@ckdigitaltheqof6th210]

The moral of this story, if you have seeds of plant/crops, that may easly become indanger, totally preserve them, of most spare.

[@ProtectAnimalLife]

Another miracle in the modern age: another living thing brought back from "extinction".

[@terryfinley7760]

Maybe they will give you some!

[@norasummers6877]

What a beautiful story I cant stop smiling throughout watching! These women did a remarkable job all the way to (literally) fruition! What a blessing for them to try the first fruits from the ancient seeds:) love, love this video💗🙏🕊🌱

[@PayYourselfFirst]

Thanks to God Elohim 🙏

[@sharoncombs58]

My response as well. Somehow it gives hope. And this great accomplishment IS a victory!

[@norasummers6877]

@@sharoncombs58 Amen🙏

[@norasummers6877]

@@sharoncombs58 Victory and hope! I hold these dear to my heart! Amen🙏

[@jerrybyaboneka2457]

Wonderful job indeed. Another great event revealed during Hanukkah celebrations. God is involved in this and He is sending out a message to the world that when we partner in His faith the results are amazing. Hallelujah, praise Yahweh. Amen

[@zoraidacastro2703]

I love the way they personalize them with names.... those dates look sooo good ❤

[@mariachimtz8253]

Wow this is a miracle just incredible work this lady’s give a gift to humanity We are so lucky to see this Thank you

[@chrisgleason1196]

A very nice story. I appreciate their work personally. I'm not a horticulture expert by any means but I saved an heirloom pear tree from a friend's farm that had been downed by a storm. The tree was strong enough to bear fruit one last time laying in the yard cut off from it's roots. We saved over a hundred seeds and wintered them in the freezer. The next spring I planted them inside and I had over 60 seedlings growing in my living room in a large bay window. At his farm now there are 12 survivors that are 10 years old. It felt good to have done that, so I can only imagine how these ladies feel. Good work!

[@KxNOxUTA]

Thanks to them and you and everyone who cares about the treasures and legacies of nature, in non-exploitative ways!

[@lorigraff9656]

That’s an awesome story! I had a pear tree.. the pears are great but the tree flowering in the spring was a beautiful sight indeed.

[@kalakala10011]

Oh my! What a wonderful legacy you are leaving behind.... congrats, you are solid human being.

[@TheEudaemonicPlague]

Aren't pears like apples, in that the only way to keep a variety, is to clone it? Apples from seeds are their own variety, not the same as the parent tree....or are pears different?

[@OorahhColeman]

don't pear trees just fall over after 25 years?

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I grow plants from seeds all the time and I have a difficult time getting 5% of some varieties to germinate and they had a 2023 expiration date on them. These seeds are 4000 times as old as the ones I recently planted. I have NEVER had success getting any palms to germinate and I live in Florida. This is absolutely amazing. I would love to see these women bring the Judean date palm forests back and cover that area with them. imagine forests of date palms where deserts used to be and imagine the agricultural wealth they would bring.

[@esbrasill]

So true, same her. This long survival time proofs to me this tree and its seeds is very well adapted to the harsh dessert. It will wait patiently for thousands of years for an opportunity to grow comes around

[@TURK_182]

I'm in Washington state and have a date plant that I grew from a grocery store date in my living room, they grow very slow & took over a year before it sprouted.

[@julietenning7981]

I'm not sure why you have problems. The dried dates one buys in grocery stores germinate very easily. Almost 100% germination rate. They grow quite nicely,, but where I live are an indoor plant, As for other palms, I don't know. Never tried.

[@leandro0720bitch]

The earth don't make em like it used to

[@delishme2]

Get yourself a bottle warmer 😀. I giggle that a bit of technology used to feed children was also instrumental in the plan to feed a nation and bring back a national treasure. Necessity is the mother of invention, and this one seems perfectly chosen. The extra warmth may be the missing ingredient to your success ??

[@pirimid9]

It's a wonderful story and I hope that the tree makes a world wide comeback!

[@JennSkywalker.]

This story is just fascinating and fantastic.

[@laurelsilberman5705]

What a brilliant story. History resurrected and now living today! Such incredible work by these two amazing minds. Congratulations!

[@fireboltaz]

Too bad she didn’t bother wearing a bra

[@zoundsic]

@@fireboltaz Are you a women who has to wear a bra and finds bt comfortable especially in heat when you sweat. Too bad your not. You might sound less a dick.

[@Iamanevilpotato]

Resurrected. I see what you did there.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

@@fireboltaz _why_ exactly does she have to be in physical discomfort wearing a bra for your "comfort"?

[@Shiwo_2]

@@fireboltaz why do you care? Your not a women, plus it's hot

[@omarsid5576]

This is so beautiful, how they are bringing back history. Perfect example how technology can be used in the right way.

[@valfssantiago]

Bring back extinct trees from Jesus’s time and no one bats an eye, bring back dinosaurs and everyone is losing their minds..

[@gamingrex2930]

@@valfssantiago ok to be fair a tree (unless its infected wit some kind of brain controlling fungus super virus), cant really kill or damage an ecosystem. But i'm sure a triceratops breaking loose would be a cause for concern.

[@j0JP]

@@valfssantiago dinos are objectively cooler,also ancient plants and trees would be even better than something from "only" 2000 years ago

[@ev-ezaye3580]

@@j0JP Well when you do have access to such seeds, o do pray tell, that you try 'reviving' them and gifting them to the world! Until then, just shut up and give praise where due!!

[@jubarex2409]

I think your name came from arabic. The hebrew name for dates comes from yiddish and it spells דאַטעס

[@kathycampbell8485]

That was cool! Thank you ladies for bringing it back and to the content provider, thank you for such an entertaining and encouraging video.

[@laurencecordier9919]

Congratulations for your work which I find so moving ! Thank you very much for your will . I wish you to achieve your goal !

[@tedadams1324]

This story makes me cry. I am sooooo very happy that this amazing tree was brought back to life!!!! Excellent job!!!!

[@kalakala10011]

I had tears in my eyes, I thought I would be the only one having a emomo. Ty for sharing. :)

[@user-lx5ji6mu9c]

❤

[@jomoland]

@@kalakala10011you’re definitely not alone! Seems like many of us had an “emomo” and that in itself is awesome 🥰

[@modifidious666]

don't lie.

[@sandeepkark]

You are emotional cause a piece of life came back or cause its from a certain religious period ?

[@susanlisson7066]

This is absolutely amazing! I also love that they were given names instead of bland numbers. Bravo ladies! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@johnstoutenburg7163]

so proud these women had the foresight to regrow the seeds and save these trees. im sure this is just the beginning of a grand victory for nature

[@donnaholmes2496]

How wonderful!!! Thank you for your time and effort in bringing this date back to life. May God be with you.

[@TheAndibk]

SOOO wonderful to hear a Good News Story for a delightful change! Bravo Doctors for your research 🎉

[@jessstuart7495]

These two women deserve to have a genetic library (frozen seeds and animal cells) built in their name. Absolutely amazing.

[@artemislogic5252]

probably a nobel prize

[@pettytoni1955]

Check out the Svalbard Seed Vault.

[@silasprins3861]

For reviving a tree?@!

[@redditman3701]

@@artemislogic5252 definitely

[@frediemane7312]

Its just a tree

[@memary6730]

Well done ladies….it is truly wonderful that those ancient seeds were still viable. You have literally brought history to life. 😊✌️

[@johnjeffery6638]

JC would be pleased.

[@dotman7791]

imagine the occupiers whose history is less than 76 years, growing and raising 2000 years old seeds.

[@allangibson8494]

Except Jews have been continuously present in Israel in spite of Muslim and other foreign occupation for over three thousand years. The 76 years is a LIE.

[@user-ix3en1zd7n]

truly beautiful story , very thankful the BBC shared this

[@torresalxndr]

This is so awesome. These ladies made history, and have brought a species of plant back from extinction. Quite an accomplishment. Well done ladies, I genuflect.

[@elmab8144]

Thank you so much to both of you..bringing to life this seed of so long ago..what an awesome accomplishment..

[@bujanginin9971]

These two people should be given a noble prize for their effort..

[@julieenslow5915]

As I see it - they got an even bigger prize - they returned a precious resource native to ancient Judea back to the land and people who grew it, ate it and traded it to the world - in absolute defiance of the Roman empire who wanted it permanently destroyed. It was ancient Rome's way of dominating the middle East. And these two not young women kicked Ancient Rome's ass. Very bad-ass move!

[@jamessparkman6604]

@@julieenslow5915 If we can resurrect one extinct tree, maybe we can resurrect them all that way we can bring creatures back, that no longer exist into existence again

[@chrisscrivens2449]

Have you seen the list of people who actually do get a Nobel Prize?

[@jamessparkman6604]

@@chrisscrivens2449 Well, if those people can resurrect one extinct plant, then, perhaps, maybe it stands to reason they can resurrect them all

[@eddie-roo]

@@jamessparkman6604 i mean, it’d be very hard to find un-sprouted animal seeds

[@MateiFM]

Simply amazing. We need more people like these two pioneering women restoring and preserving diversity on our planet.

[@Gingerwalker.]

These trees are a rare gift which were destroyed by man and religious wars, that these women have graciously returned to our world. Thank you ladies for your foresight, ingenuity and perseverance.

[@famsteer]

This is beautiful, imagine if world governments put this type of care into regrowing the forests that have been destroyed. Very glad I stumbled upon this video.

[@famsteer]

@FilthyDankWastemanFabuless I don’t know what you’re referring to, can you explain what you mean?

[@yamyam3407]

World governments just want us enslaved

[@josephwiese3937]

When you want/need great results, don't rely on government to achieve it, do it yourself. More responsibilities placed upon Government, means more authoritarian control over you, and once you give them the power they never give it back.

[@OmmerSyssel]

@@josephwiese3937 ohh, another fearful conspiracy theorie? Ever travelled in Europe? Northern Europe, especially successful and wealthy Scandinavia are successfully developed under widespread governmental influence.

[@warpnin3]

@@OmmerSyssel Whatever people achieve is mostly because of their own hard work. Are Ikea, Husqvarna and Volvo the result of government projects or private enterprise?

[@houseplantnerd2872]

I stumbled on this episode by accident and so glad I did. What a wonderful story. Plant lover here. 💚 plants are life 💚

[@isaacelliott9753]

@@100percentBroonese if plants left, we would all die quickly.

[@ellacarson2048]

Agree

[@miked8227]

Plants are a miracle before our eyes. Our youth education should teach this and explain the vital importance of plants to our existence.

[@conejos-blancos]

Jesus resurrected in Palestine.

[@debraboyea7776]

This is wonderful!! Thank you ladies.

[@itsallmyfault264]

This is incredible! Amazing work ladies 👏

[@anyascelticcreations]

What a heartwarming story. It brings such hope. May these trees flourish beyond what they once were. Thank you for reviving them. 💖

[@Babs-wh9jw]

Amazing how these two woman have accomplished bringing this palm back into existence. Just incredible!

[@sarahprice1375]

This is just amazing. Congratulations ladies xx

[@ChiLouis69]

Lol. I only clicked because I thought this happened naturally. Just a tree that's been extinct for 2000 years popped up out of nowhere in the middle of the desert. Who else?

[@michaeljamisontigers]

Would love to taste one of those dates !

[@DROIDFARM]

Me too!

[@paulryan2128]

Bet it will taste like a date.

[@waxwing235zcct]

Yes, my thoughts exactly

[@vanessaculater9038]

@@paulryan2128 yes, but it's a special date...

[@DWhite-qp4rc]

Taste like chicken