The “Tree of Ténéré” was the only tree in the Tenéré Desert for 300 years. It was a landmark for travelers and had roots reaching 131 meters into the ground. It was killed by a truck driver in 1939 and its remains are now on display in the Niger National Museum.
The “Tree of Ténéré” (Arbre du Ténéré) was the only tree within a 250-mile (402 km) radius in the Tenéré Desert (part of the Sahara Desert) of Niger for about 300 years. The tree, an acacia, served as a landmark for desert travelers and had roots reaching 131 meters into the ground. Westerners, especially European military personnel, also took notice of the tree and it was described by the French commander Michel Lesourd in 1939. The wonderful Ténéré Tree was killed by a truck driver who ran over it in 1939. Some have claimed that l The driver was drunk at the time. The remains of the tree have been transferred to the Niger National Museum where they are on display.
Read more about Niger:
Niger is a landlocked country located in West Africa.
Niger was a French colony between 1922 and 1960.
80% of Niger is desert.
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