Tower of Jericho, Archaeological structure in Jericho, Palestine
The Tower of Jericho stands 8.5 meters tall with a circular base of 9 meters that narrows to 7 meters at its summit.
Archaeological excavations between 1952 and 1958 by Kathleen Kenyon revealed that this stone structure dates back to 8000 BCE during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period.
The structure includes an internal staircase with 22 steps and represents one of the earliest examples of monumental architecture in human civilization.
The tower walls measure 1.5 meters in thickness and required an estimated 11,000 work days to complete its construction using stone materials.
Recent studies from Tel Aviv University researchers suggest the tower served astronomical purposes and functioned as a symbol of community power.
Location: Jericho
Inception: 9 Millenium BCE
GPS coordinates: 31.87080,35.44390
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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