Neolithic Jerico (jan 1, 8000 BC – jan 1, 7000 BC)
Description:
Also known as Tell es-Sultan, ancient Jerico is one of the oldest towns we know of. It was surrounded by a 5-foot-thick wall. They were true settlers who made agriculture their way of life.Jerico was low in elevation, had fertile soil and many natural sources of water, making it an idea place for agriculture to begin.
The human head depicted above is an example of a possible ancestor-worship practice: when their family members died, they removed the skull and sculpted a plaster face over the top.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved October 18, 2022, from https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/6545/
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Date:
jan 1, 8000 BC
jan 1, 7000 BC
~ 1000 years