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1. armstronginstitute.org › 309-uncovering-the-biblesUncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jericho

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   Jan 24, 2020 · Eglon “possessed the city of palm-trees”—or Jericho—and ruled over the people for 18 years (Judges 3:12-14). During excavations conducted by Garstang, a small palatial building was found on Tel Jericho, which was dated to this period of the judges (again, a dating that is contested).

2. hermeneutics.stackexchange.com › questions › 18895Why did the people of Jericho deserve such destruction?

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   Jun 11, 2015 · Archaeology confirms that the flourishing Canaanite city-state of Jericho was destroyed by fire c.1550 BCE and only modestly rebuilt in the 10th-9th centuries BCE, leaving the site largely uninhabited during the period during which the story of Joshua is set.

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   Jericho (/ ˈ dʒ ɛr ɪ k oʊ / JERR-ik-oh; Arabic: أريحا, romanized: Arīḥā, IPA: [ʔaˈriːħaː] ⓘ; Hebrew: יְרִיחוֹ, romanized: Yərīḥō) is a city in the West Bank, Palestine; it is the administrative seat of the Jericho Governorate of Palestine. [4]

4. worldhistoryedu.com › the-ancient-city-of-jerichoThe Ancient City of Jericho: History and Major Facts

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   Oct 10, 2023 · 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.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Jericho-West-BankJericho | Facts & History | Britannica

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   Oct 5, 2024 · 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.

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6. www.jewishencyclopedia.com › articles › 8597-jerichoJERICHO - JewishEncyclopedia.com

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   Owing to its geographical position, Jericho was considered the key to Palestine; therefore the Israelites said, "If we take Jericho we shall possess the whole of Palestine" (Midr., Tan., Beha'aloteka, ed. Vienna, p. 206b).

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   What is Jericho famous for?

   • 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. In 1994 it became one of the first towns administered by the Palestinian Authority.

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   Where is Jericho located?

   • Jericho (/ ˈdʒɛrɪkoʊ / JERR-ik-oh; Arabic: أريحا, romanized:Arīḥā, IPA: [ʔaˈriːħaː] ⓘ; Hebrew: יְרִיחוֹ, romanized:Yərīḥō) is a city in the West Bank, Palestine; it is the administrative seat of the Jericho Governorate of Palestine. [ 4 ] Jericho is located in the Jordan Valley, with the Jordan River to the east and Jerusalem to the west.

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   Did Jericho really happen?

   • When people hear the word Jericho, they naturally think of Israelites marching, trumpets sounding, and walls falling down. It is a wonderful story of faith and victory that we enjoy reading and telling in Sunday school class, but did it really happen? The skeptic would say no; it is merely a folk tale to explain the ruins at Jericho.

   The Conquest Over Pagan Jericho – Israel My Glory

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   What is Jericho based on?

   • For many, Jericho is synonymous with the biblical story found in the Book of Joshua. According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites, led by Joshua, circled the walled city for seven days, and on the seventh day, with the priests sounding trumpets, the walls of Jericho fell, allowing the Israelites to capture the city.

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   Is Jericho the oldest city in human history?

   • However, while Jericho is unquestionably ancient and significant, it’s not definitively the “oldest known city” in human history. The title of the “oldest city” can be somewhat subjective and depends on the specific criteria being used (e.g., continuous habitation, urban structure, size).

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   How old is Jericho?

   • Jericho has evidence of settlement dating back to 10,000 BCE. During the Younger Dryas period of cold and drought, permanent habitation of any one location was impossible.

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8. israelmyglory.org › article › the-conquest-overThe Conquest Over Pagan Jericho – Israel My Glory

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   The Conquest Over Pagan Jericho. When people hear the word Jericho, they naturally think of Israelites marching, trumpets sounding, and walls falling down. It is a wonderful story of faith and victory that we enjoy reading and telling in Sunday school class, but did it really happen?