The 10 Oldest Fruit In The World Has Widely Been Up For Debate

Dates: Dates are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, with evidence of cultivation dating back over 6,000 years.

Olives: Olives have been cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to ancient civilizations.

Figs: Figs have a long history of cultivation, with evidence of fig cultivation dating back to around 9,000 BCE.

Grapes: Grapes have been cultivated for thousands of years for winemaking and consumption.

Apples: Apples have a long history of cultivation, with evidence of their cultivation dating back over 4,000 years.

Pomegranates: Pomegranates have been cultivated for thousands of years in the Middle East and Mediterranean region.

Bananas: Bananas have been cultivated for thousands of years in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Coconuts: Coconuts have been cultivated for thousands of years in tropical regions around the world.

Citrus Fruits (Oranges, Lemons, Limes): Citrus fruits have a long history of cultivation, with evidence of their cultivation dating back thousands of years in Asia.

Pears: Pears have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their cultivation dating back to ancient China and Egypt.

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