Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

From Ancient Groves to Modern Tables: The Untold Spirit of Libyan EVOO.

Taste the History of the Maghreb: Pure and Ancestral.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

From Ancient Groves to Modern Tables: The Untold Spirit of Libyan EVOO.

Taste the History of the Maghreb: Pure and Ancestral.

Ancient olive tree trunk with thick, gnarled bark in a sunlit field.

The Golden Heritage: Libya’s Olive Industry and Culture

Historical Roots and Ancient Legacy

Olive cultivation in Libya is not merely an industry; it is a legacy spanning over 2,500 years. Since the Phoenician and Roman eras, Libya has been a Mediterranean powerhouse for olive production. The ancient city of Leptis Magna once served as a primary hub for exporting oil to the Roman Empire, where it was prized for both its culinary and medicinal properties. Today, Libya is home to millions of olive trees, some of which are "ancient monuments" still bearing fruit after centuries.

The Olive Culture: A Symbol of Peace and Vitality

In Libyan society, the olive tree (Zaytuna) is revered as a "blessed tree" It is deeply woven into the social and spiritual fabric of the country

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

The Golden Heritage: Libya’s Olive Industry and Culture

Physical and Chemical analysis to be conducted according to standard test methods according with the International Olive Council on every batch

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the ancient groves of Libya

The Golden Heritage: Libya’s Olive Industry and Culture

Physical and Chemical analysis to be conducted according to standard test methods according with the International Olive Council on every batch

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Better yet, see us in person!

Mediterranean Harvest Company

Hours

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