Sacred Tree of Life at late Hittite fortress and open air museum in Osmaniye Province in southern Turkey. The concept of a tree of life has been used in science, religion, philosophy, and mythology. A tree of life is a common motif in various world theologies, mythologies, and philosophies. It alludes to the interconnection of all life on our planet and serves as a metaphor for common descent in the evolutionary sense. The term tree of life may also be used as a synonym for sacred tree.
Travel notes and photos of archaeological tours in ancient Anatolia, Turkey.