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 …

Jan 4, 2022 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 20, 2021 · 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 …

The modern day city of Jericho Israel sits just one and half miles southeast of the ancient site of Jericho. It is a remarkable testament to the antiquity of that region, and the significance that …

May 8, 2018 · Jericho (jĕr´Ĭkō) [Heb.,=fragrant, or city of the moon god], Arab. Ariha, town (2003 est. pop. 19,000), West Bank [1], in the Jordan valley N of the Dead Sea [2]; nearby is the site …

Mar 30, 2025 · Jericho, often hailed as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, stands as a testament to humanity's enduring quest for settlement, security, and civilization.

Sep 19, 2016 · The city of Jericho is remembered for the story in the Book of Joshua in the Bible regarding its destruction by the Israelites. Excavations have revealed that Jericho is one of the …