Did the Walls of Jericho Actually Tumble Down?
described within the Bible can actually be proven. Such is the case with the famous walls of Jericho. Jericho dates back to around 8000 B.C. and is one of the oldest cities to be successfully excavated. The city’s inhabitants farmed barley and wheat and raised goats and sheep. Because the city was located on an important trade route, it grew quickly and became a place where the wealthy settled to enjoy their riches and make even more. A common trade item at the time was that of selling precious gems. With so much wealth within the city, it makes sense that it would be heavily fortified. According to the World History Encyclopedia, it is estimated that the city’s walls were about 17 feet in height and some 10 feet in depth. They certainly were not the type of walls that anyone would believe could just come “tumbling down.” Yet, archaeological proof suggests that they may have done just that. According to the Old Testament, the Israelites defeated the city of Jericho by following the ins
