THE pomegranate, one of the world's most ancient fruits has had a long and fascinating history. Symbol of death and fertility. Pomegranates are one of the world's oldest cultivated fruits. Although it probably originated in Persia, cultivation spread quickly throughout the Mediterranean and extended to Arabia, Afghanistan, India and China. 

A Persian carpet,also known as Iranian carpet. Woven rugs probably developed from earlier floor coverings. 

symbol of mediterranean culture.