Journey back in time
In Crete, the olive tree and its fruit were closely connected to mythology and the ancient gods. The same applies to its leaves, which were used as a symbol of victory, wisdom and peace all over the world.
It was believed that the olive was first cultivated on a large scale on the island of Crete from 3000 BC. Since then olive oil has been the main agricultural product of Crete. This continues today, 5000 years later. Is it possible, therefore, to believe that it is not a “gift from God” for the whole world?
- 3000 B.C.The cultivation of the olive tree began in Crete on a large scale.
- 639-559 B.C.Solon passed the first law for the protection of the olive tree.
- 700-300 B.C.Botanical classification of the olive tree.
- 425 B.C.Hippocrates recognised the therapeutic qualities of the olive tree.
- 354 B.C.Aristoteles upgraded the cultivation of the olive tree into a science.
