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The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. A sweet chestnut, it is listed in the Guinness World Records as the"Greatest Tree Girth Ever", with a circumference of 57. 9 m (190 ft) when it was measured in 1780. Above ground, the tree has since split into multiple large trunks, but below ground, these trunks still share the same roots. According to legend a queen of Aragon and her company of 100 knights, during a trip to Mount Etna, were caught in a severe thunderstorm and the entire company is said to have sheltered under the tree. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882
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The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. A sweet chestnut, it is listed in the Guinness World Records as the"Greatest Tree Girth Ever", with a circumference of 57. 9 m (190 ft) when it was measured in 1780. Above ground, the tree has since split into multiple large trunks, but below ground, these trunks still share the same roots. According to legend a queen of Aragon and her company of 100 knights, during a trip to Mount Etna, were caught in a severe thunderstorm and the entire company is said to have sheltered under the tree. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882
The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy. A sweet chestnut, it is listed in the Guinness World Records as the" Greatest Tree Girth Ever", with a circumference of 57.9 m (190 ft) when it was measured in 1780. Above ground, the tree has since split into multiple large trunks, but below ground, these trunks still share the same roots. According to legend a queen of Aragon and her company of 100 knights, during a trip to Mount Etna, were caught in a severe thunderstorm and the entire company is said to have sheltered under the tree. From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little, published 1882
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This print showcases the awe-inspiring Hundred-Horse Chestnut, a true marvel of nature. Nestled in the enchanting Sant Alfio on Mount Etna's eastern slope in Sicily, Italy, this ancient chestnut tree is believed to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old. Its remarkable size has earned it a well-deserved spot in the Guinness World Records as the "Greatest Tree Girth Ever" boasting an astounding circumference of 57.9 meters (190 feet) when measured back in 1780. Although time has caused the tree to split into multiple large trunks above ground, its roots remain intertwined beneath the surface—a testament to its resilience and unity throughout centuries. Legend tells a tale of bravery and shelter during a fierce thunderstorm when a queen of Aragon sought refuge with her entourage of one hundred knights under this very tree. The print beautifully captures the grandeur and magnificence of this living wonder that has witnessed countless generations come and go. It serves as a reminder of our connection to nature's enduring beauty and power—an invitation to appreciate both the infinitely great and infinitely little wonders that surround us. Ken Welsh's masterful photography immortalizes this extraordinary piece of history for all to admire—inviting us to marvel at Mother Nature's ability to create such timeless treasures.
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