Though weapons of the hunt had been in use for centuries, the walls of Jericho represent the earliest technology uncovered by archaeologists that can be ascribed unequivocally to purely …

The fall of Jericho, as described in the biblical Book of Joshua, was the first military engagement fought by the Israelites in the course of the conquest of Canaan. According to Joshua 6:1–27, …

Few biblical stories are as visually vivid as the fall of Jericho, with marching priests, blaring trumpets and city walls collapsing in a cloud of dust. For more than a century, archaeologists ...

The ancient city of Jericho is famous for its walls. Indeed, archeologists believe that the inhabitants of Jericho developed the idea of walls as a tool of defense for the first time.

Sep 19, 2016 · The Wall of Jericho was destroyed when the Israelites walked around it for seven days carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day, Joshua commanded his people to …

Nov 6, 2025 · The walls of Jericho are the subject of much discussion and research due to their importance for evaluating the historicity of the Biblical narrative of the ancient Israelite invasion …

Determining when Jericho was overthrown by Joshua’s army is significant because it not only supports the date of the Exodus, but it also dates the conquest of Canaan. This date must also …

Oct 10, 2023 · The ancient Neolithic settlement of Jericho was encircled by massive stone walls, constructed around 8000 BC. Standing at least 13 feet high, with a 28-foot watchtower, these …

Aug 5, 2025 · Today, the battle of Jericho is a key chapter in Israel’s post-exodus history. But what do we really know about the ancient city of Jericho and what happened to its famous walls?

Jericho, in the Jordan Valley near the Jordan River, is one of the world’s oldest cities, and the oldest one known to have been fortified with walls. When the Israelites arrived, it was a strong, …