Tell es-Sultan

Tell es-Sultan contains multiple layers of settlement remains, including circular dwellings made from clay bricks and substantial defensive stone walls.

The settlement dates back to 9600 BCE, featuring a stone tower from 8000 BCE that remained the tallest human-made structure until the Egyptian pyramids.

Archaeological excavations revealed ancient burial practices, including decorated human skulls and artifacts that demonstrate early agricultural development methods.

Visitors can access the site through guided tours that explain the archaeological findings across different historical periods spanning over 10,000 years.

The location contains evidence of the earliest known protective city wall in the world, constructed during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A period.

Location: Jericho

Inception: 96 century BCE

GPS coordinates: 31.87172,35.44456

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57