Definition of Jericho: An Historical Place

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Jericho - Palestine, North West of the Dead Sea, Middle East - Jericho is one of the oldest known agricultural settlements. It is said to have existed as early as 8000 BCE. Dwellings in Jericho were built from mud brick. The city was also enclosed by a several foot thick mud brick wall. place

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John Cairns 2009-03-28