Rare 20 million-year-old fossilized tree found on island of Lesbos

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Scientists have unearthed a rare fossilized tree on the Greek volcanic island of Lesbos. They say the branches and roots of the fossilized tree are still intact after 20 million years. The tree was discovered during road work next to an ancient forest that was petrified millions of years ago.

It is the first time a tree like this has been found in such good condition.

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