The Ancient City of Jericho: Unveiling 11,000 Years of History🌆

Dive into the fascinating history of Uruk and Jericho, two of the world's earliest cities that marked pivotal moments in human civilization! Discover how Uruk, often hailed as the first true city, transformed small villages into thriving urban centers with advanced agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. Learn about Uruk's legendary association with Gilgamesh and its impressive mud-brick walls symbolizing engineering brilliance. Explore Jericho's ancient roots, dating back eleven thousand years, and its significant contributions to agriculture and animal domestication. Uncover the groundbreaking work of Kathleen Kenyon and the city’s biblical connections. Join us on a journey through time to understand how these early settlements shaped our modern world.
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The First City
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A Metropolis in Mesopotamia
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Legends and Legacy
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From Village to City
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Dawn of Civilization
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Agriculture and Domestication
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Uncovering the Past
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The Walls of Jericho
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Enduring Influence
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A Foundation for the Future
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4:53 Kathleen Kenyon's work at Tell es-Sultan (Jericho) has been completely upended, as has practically all of her other _work(s)._
It is somewhat disconcerting to know that some people still think of her as being groundbreaking, rather than acknowledging her to be the pompous and arrogant failure of an archaeologist that she proved to be.