Yeriḥo, Palestine

Jericho is often called the oldest city on earth. The earliest evidence of human habitation on its territory dates back to the 10th Millennium BC. The permanent site of ancient people was founded on the site of Jericho in the pre-ceramic Neolithic era. Finds found in the archaeological zone indicate that a highly developed civilization lived in these places thousands of years ago. The very first defensive structure was built on the territory of the ancient city in the Stone Age.

The height of the defensive wall was about 4 meters, and the width was about 2 meters. The 8-meter-high tower was located inside an impregnable defensive structure. According to researchers, it was used for ritual purposes. It remains a mystery to contemporaries how the inhabitants of the ancient city managed to build such large-scale buildings thousands of years ago. It is not known for certain in what period Jericho received its last name. The first written mention of it dates back to 1550 BC.

Jericho was a large-scale fortress with a very complex structure at that time. Seven stone walls were built to defend the city. They formed a maze. It was incredibly difficult for an outsider to enter the city's territory. An extremely beautiful blooming oasis with fertile soil and valuable sources of freshwater was located behind the defensive walls. The locals had something to guard behind seven walls. Besides, the city was located at the intersection of important trade routes. The history of Jericho ended after the city was captured by the Israelites. Next - Bibl