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   The Walls of Jericho usually refer to the destruction of the walls of Jericho in the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho . Walls of Jericho may also refer to: Wall of Jericho (Neolithic), a prehistoric wall around the city of Jericho. Film and television. The Walls of Jericho (1914 film), a 1914 American silent drama film.

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2. www.britannica.com › place › walls-of-JerichoWalls of Jericho | Archaeology, History, & Significance

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   Walls of Jericho, massive stone walls surrounding an ancient Neolithic settlement in Jericho, built about 8000 bce. These walls, at least 13 feet (4 metres) in height and backed by a watchtower or redoubt some 28 feet tall, were intended to protect the settlement and its water supply from human.

3. www.worldhistory.org › article › 951Early Jericho - World History Encyclopedia

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   Sep 19, 2016 · The Wall of Jericho. Archaeological evidence reveals that by 8000 BCE, the site grew to 40,000 square meters (430,000 square feet) and was surrounded by a stone wall 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) high and 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) wide at the base. Inside the wall was a stone tower 8.5 meters (28 feet) high and 9 meters (30 feet) wide at the base.

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4. biblearchaeology.org › 3625-The-Walls-of-JerichoThe Walls of Jericho - biblearchaeology.org

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   Jun 9, 2008 · The Walls of Jericho. Author: Bryant G. Wood PhD. Category: Conquest of Canaan under Joshua & the Inception of the Period of the Judges 1406-1371 BC. Created: 09 June 2008. When one hears the name 'Jericho' one naturally thinks of Israelites marching, trumpets sounding and walls falling.

5. time.com › 5597069What the True Story of Jericho Can Teach Us About Walls | TIME

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   May 30, 2019 · History. Ancient. Why Do People Build Walls? The Real Story of Jericho Offers a Surprising Answer. 7 minute read. Walls in the ancient city of Jericho, during the 1907 - 1909 excavations of...

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   Why were the walls of Jericho built?

   • Walls of Jericho, massive stone walls surrounding an ancient Neolithic settlement in Jericho, built about 8000 bce. These walls, at least 13 feet (4 metres) in height and backed by a watchtower or redoubt some 28 feet tall, were intended to protect the settlement and its water supply from human intruders.

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   What does walls of Jericho mean?

   • The Walls of Jericho usually refer to the destruction of the walls of Jericho in the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho . Walls of Jericho may also refer to:

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   What was Jericho surrounded by?

   • The mound, or 'tell,' of Jericho was surrounded by a great earthen rampart, or embankment, with a stone retaining wall at its base. The retaining wall was some 12-15 ft high. On top of that was a mudbrick wall 6 ft thick and about 20-26 ft high (Sellin and Watzinger 1973: 58).

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   How big was Jericho in 8000 BCE?

   • Archaeological evidence reveals that Jericho, by 8000 BCE, was surrounded by a stone wall 3.6 meters high & 1.8 meters wide. Archaeological evidence reveals that by 8000 BCE, the site grew to 40,000 square meters (430,000 square feet) and was surrounded by a stone wall 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) high and 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) wide at the base.

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