The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees, with roots dating back thousands of years. Originating in the region stretching from modern-day Iran to Northern India, it soon spread across the Mediterranean through ancient trade routes. Revered by many cultures for its symbolic and medicinal significance, the pomegranate was even mentioned in ancient texts, including the Bible and the Quran. The Egyptians used it in religious rituals, while the Greeks associated it with fertility and prosperity.
