The reason for the wall is probably the character of Jericho’s site. A copious spring of fresh water (Elisha’s fountain in the Bible) gushes out of the hillside and makes possible the ...

First transmitted in 1956, Dr Kathleen Kenyon and Lady Wheeler discuss excavations at Jericho. Show more First transmitted in 1956, presenter Glyn Daniel talks to archaeologists about excavations ...

In 2023, UNESCO recognized the historical importance of Jericho by inscribing it on the World Heritage List. The decision underscored the cultural and archaeological value of the region ...