Trees

Ancient History

At 4,845 years old, Methuselah was for years the oldest-known living tree. (The new oldest, estimated to be 5064, was discovered last year.) Both trees are located in a grove called the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest within California's Inyo National Forest, though their exact spot isn't disclosed to prevent vandalism. After all, the majestic trees are older than the pyramids of Egypt, have been around longer than Christianity and they're still growing.