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With more than 11,000 years of history, Jericho is the oldest inhabited city in the world
On its walls, one can read the inscription "Oldest ... Jericho stands as an exceptional place in the history of humanity. The ancient city of Jericho, corresponding to the site known as Tell ...
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Jericho in Middle Bronze Age: fortifications, economy, elite symbolism
The earliest settlement was located at the present-day Tell es-Sultan (or Sultan's Hill), a couple of kilometres from the current city (Photo courtesy of Crystalink) AMMAN — In the Middle Bronze Age, ...