Jericho Governorate, Administrative territory in Jordan Valley, West Bank
The Jericho Governorate extends across 608 square kilometers along the northern Dead Sea region, featuring desert terrain and agricultural zones.
Archaeological findings at Tell es-Sultan within the governorate reveal continuous human settlements dating back 11,000 years to 9000 BCE.
Local markets display traditional Palestinian crafts, including handmade textiles, pottery, and agricultural products from the Jordan Valley farms.
The governorate maintains regular transportation connections to major West Bank cities, with multiple accommodations near archaeological sites.
The territory contains Ein es-Sultan spring, which supplies water to agricultural lands and maintains the region's status as a productive oasis.
Location: West Bank
Capital city: Jericho
GPS coordinates: 32.02492,35.44548
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:46
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Tower of Jericho
17.2 km
Tell es-Sultan
17.1 km
St. George's Monastery
20.4 km
Alexandreion
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Deir Hajla
23.4 km
Gilgal I
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The Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ
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Jisr ed Damiye
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Al-Jiftlik
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King Abdullah Bridge
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Cypros
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Monastery of the Temptation Téléphérique
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Doq
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Jiftlik Police Station
13.5 km
Naaran
12.7 km
HaNundalet (54) memorial
10.7 km
Marj al-Ghazal
17.6 km
Dolmen of Damiya
13.8 km
Sheikh Diab 2
2.8 km
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Maghārat al Juththah
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‘Aqabat al Buţmah
16.2 km
Al Muntazah al Baladī
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An Nuway‘imah
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Al Muntazah al Asbānī
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