🌲The Bristlecone Pine is the oldest living thing on Earth, dating back over 5,000 years.
📚Through its tree rings, the Bristlecone Pine provides a record of history and climate.
🌋The Bristlecone Pine's tree rings reveal the impact of volcanic eruptions, such as the one on Santorini.
🏞️The Bristlecone Pine has witnessed the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.
🌍Human settlements, such as the Paiute Indian villages, have formed around the Bristlecone Pine.