Jericho
Ancient city of Jericho, oasis in the Jordan Valley.
Jericho is a Palestinian city in the Jericho Governorate, located in the West Bank. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, founded around 9000 BCE.
Quick Facts
- Grid name
- Palestine grid
- Grid position
- 193/140
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Background
Jericho has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh) with annual rainfall of 204 mm. The average temperature is 11°C in January and 31°C in July. The city is known for its rich alluvial soil and abundant spring water. Important Christian pilgrimage sites include Ein es-Sultan (Spring of Elisha), Qasr al-Yahud (traditional site of Jesus' baptism), the Mount of Temptation, and the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Temptation. Archaeological landmarks include Tell es-Sultan (Stone, Bronze, and Iron Age cities), Hasmonean and Herodian winter palaces at Tulul Abu el-'Alayiq, Hisham's Palace, and the Crusader sugar mills at Tawahin es-Sukkar.
Did You Know?
- Jericho's population was 14,674 in 1997 and 18,346 in 2007.
- The city's municipal logo features a palm tree and the name 'Jericho' in Arabic and English.
- Jericho is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International, supporting black francolins, lanner falcons, lesser kestrels, and Dead Sea sparrows.
- The Jericho Governmental Hospital received $2.5 million in funding from USAID for renovation in 2010.
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