- Jericho - Wikipedia
Jericho ( ˈdʒɛrɪkoʊ JERR-ik-oh; Arabic: أريحا, romanized: Arīḥā, IPA: [ʔaˈriːħaː] ⓘ) is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Jericho Governorate [4] Jericho is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west It had a population of 20,907 in 2017 [3]
- The Ancient City of Jericho: History and Major Facts
Jericho, one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities, holds a significant place in the annals of human history Its antiquity, coupled with its notable mentions in religious texts and its strategic position, makes it a vital archaeological and historical site
- The Ancient City of Jericho: The Worlds First Walled Community
The ancient city of Jericho is strategically perched near the banks of the Jordan River in the West Bank Region of the Middle East The ancient marvel of human ingenuity has a complicated and nuanced history dating back 14,000 years!
- Jericho | Facts History | Britannica
Jericho, West Bank town that is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world and thus also a site of great archaeological importance The town is perhaps most famous as the site of the biblical Battle of Jericho
- Jericho: Tracing the Roots of the World’s First City
Jericho, located in present-day Israel, is renowned as one of the world’s earliest urban centers With a history that dates back approximately 10,000 years BC, this ancient settlement has played a pivotal role in human civilization
- Jericho - All About Archaeology
Jericho is known as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world Jericho also claims the record for the lowest city in the world at over 800 feet (250 meters) below sea level
- With more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho is the oldest inhabited . . .
Situated in the heart of the Judean desert, with more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho stands as an exceptional place in the history of humanity The ancient city of Jericho, corresponding
- Ancient Jericho: The First Walled City In History
Jericho, Arabic Arīḥā, town located in the West Bank Jericho is one of the earliest continuous settlements in the world, dating perhaps from about 9000 BC Archaeological excavations have demonstrated Jericho’s lengthy history
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