village of Ajjur
for the tree here that grew to uncommon proportions ...
“Beneath the oak* there is a mound of stones* probably denoting a sheikh’s
tomb or other holy spot* which may explain why the oak* too* is considered
holy and was therefore left untouched to grow so big ...
“... continue down the vale* parallel to the sabra hedges* passing another well*
in which a fig tree grows ... near the large terebinth tree ... amid terraces and
fruit trees* to the hill where the centre of Ajjur village once was ...
“... there is a cave opening ... inside there are fine remains of an olive press*
including the catchment and crushing stones* as well as part of the beam on
which weights were hung for the extraction of juices ...
“... the trail rises northward from the large terebinth and reaches another deep
well ... up to the two large almonds trees in the fruit garden