Epipaleolithic construction at the site appears to predate the invention of agriculture, with the construction of Natufian culture structures beginning earlier than 9000 BCE, the beginning of the Holocene epoch in geologic history. [9] Jericho has evidence of settlement dating back to …

2024年12月3日 · 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.

2023年10月10日 · 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.

2021年4月20日 · 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.

2016年9月19日 · Jericho started as a popular camping ground for the hunter-gathers of the Natufian culture dating to 10000 BCE. It wasn't until the cold and drought caused by the last Ice Age, or Younger Dryas, came to an end around 9600 BCE that year-round habitation and permanent settlements began in the area.

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!

2024年11月3日 · 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 to...

2022年1月4日 · In the Bible, Jericho is best known as the location of an astonishing miracle God performed. Jericho was the first city conquered by Israel after crossing the Jordan River and occupying the Promised Land (Joshua 5:13—6:23). Jericho’s location was key to its significance.

THE HISTORY OF JERICHO. Pre-Biblical Ancient Jericho: Before the conquest of Joshua, Jericho had been in existence for thousands of years. Archaeologists have found remains dating back to 9,000 B.C.E., making Jericho perhaps the oldest city in the world.

2024年12月3日 · One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Jericho holds a unique position in human history and culture. Its historical significance stretches back thousands of years, encompassing monumental events and developments that have shaped civilizations.