Ghanaian family traces lineage to 13th‑century tree in coastal town
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 00:02 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News
Oral history reveals a family's roots to a tree planted in the 1200s in a fishing village on Ghana’s coast. The story highlights the continuity of land‑based heritage and the tree’s survival through centuries. It was reported by BBC World News on May 2, 2026.
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