The olive tree is considered the tree of ancient civilizations. Archaeological excavations indicate that the history of olive oil is linked to the history of the Mediterranean Sea and since the Bronze Age. Many scientists believe that natural Syria was the first to know olive growing since 6000 years, as confirmed by the archaeological discoveries in Ugarit on the coast Syrian, where they found packages of oil were destined for export to the countries of the Mediterranean.
Ancient historical books refer to the interest of different peoples and across the different ages in this agriculture, and many of them consider it a symbol of peace and love. The olive tree was mentioned in the heavenly messages, as mentioned in the Holy Bible,
Christ chose olive groves to hold his prayers. In the Qur'an, mention is made of olive and oil in more than one location (figs, olives, and years). In another sura, the Qur'an is similar to the light of God (God is the light of the heavens and the earth like the light of God). For the east and the west, its zeitiness is barely brightened, even if it is not touched by the fire of light on light, God will guide its light to whom it pleases, and God will strike parables for men.
He also praised the Arab Holy Prophet Muhammad (r) mentioning it (God bless the oil and olives) and also said (Eat oil and Adhnaa it is a cure for seventy diseases including leprosy).
Olive cultivation flourished during the Islamic conquests because the Arabs transferred this agriculture to most of the countries that opened it. Olive cultivation is currently one of the most important crops in the Mediterranean countries and it depends on the livelihood of millions of individuals and families. It should be noted here that the olive tree is different from the rest of the fruit trees with its foot and long life and its quality and its tolerance to harsh environmental conditions. It is considered one of the most important rainfed crops, which continue to yield their fruits to more than a quarter of the world's population. Hundreds of years ago, until the Second World War and olive oil, the bulk of the consumption of essential fatty materials in the producing countries. However, after the rapid spread of other vegetable oils, thanks to the development of methods of manufacturing and refining these oils appeared to be of interest at the expense of olive oil due to the low prices compared to olive oil and intensive advertising campaigns.
However, olive oil was able to make its way into international trade and even invaded many countries such as North and South America and Northern Europe. The area planted with olives also expanded year after year due to the increased demand for this substance of high nutritional value, Another vegetarian to enjoy. According to statistics of the International Olive Oil Council, global production of olive oil is estimated at 1.5 million tons.
The number of trees in the Syrian Arab Republic has expanded significantly in the last ten years. In 1983, the number of trees reached 30 million trees, estimated to produce about 470,000 tons of fruits. And the rest to extract oil, which is a traditional food sources on which the majority of the population of this country depend. This is in addition to the many uses of olive oil as medicine and effective treatment for many diseases and different stages of human life.
Ancient historical books refer to the interest of different peoples and across the different ages in this agriculture, and many of them consider it a symbol of peace and love. The olive tree was mentioned in the heavenly messages, as mentioned in the Holy Bible,
Christ chose olive groves to hold his prayers. In the Qur'an, mention is made of olive and oil in more than one location (figs, olives, and years). In another sura, the Qur'an is similar to the light of God (God is the light of the heavens and the earth like the light of God). For the east and the west, its zeitiness is barely brightened, even if it is not touched by the fire of light on light, God will guide its light to whom it pleases, and God will strike parables for men.
He also praised the Arab Holy Prophet Muhammad (r) mentioning it (God bless the oil and olives) and also said (Eat oil and Adhnaa it is a cure for seventy diseases including leprosy).
Olive cultivation flourished during the Islamic conquests because the Arabs transferred this agriculture to most of the countries that opened it. Olive cultivation is currently one of the most important crops in the Mediterranean countries and it depends on the livelihood of millions of individuals and families. It should be noted here that the olive tree is different from the rest of the fruit trees with its foot and long life and its quality and its tolerance to harsh environmental conditions. It is considered one of the most important rainfed crops, which continue to yield their fruits to more than a quarter of the world's population. Hundreds of years ago, until the Second World War and olive oil, the bulk of the consumption of essential fatty materials in the producing countries. However, after the rapid spread of other vegetable oils, thanks to the development of methods of manufacturing and refining these oils appeared to be of interest at the expense of olive oil due to the low prices compared to olive oil and intensive advertising campaigns.
However, olive oil was able to make its way into international trade and even invaded many countries such as North and South America and Northern Europe. The area planted with olives also expanded year after year due to the increased demand for this substance of high nutritional value, Another vegetarian to enjoy. According to statistics of the International Olive Oil Council, global production of olive oil is estimated at 1.5 million tons.
The number of trees in the Syrian Arab Republic has expanded significantly in the last ten years. In 1983, the number of trees reached 30 million trees, estimated to produce about 470,000 tons of fruits. And the rest to extract oil, which is a traditional food sources on which the majority of the population of this country depend. This is in addition to the many uses of olive oil as medicine and effective treatment for many diseases and different stages of human life.
