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The Walls of Jericho: What Does Archaeology Actually Say?

Kathleen Kenyon's excavations concluded Jericho had no walls at the time of the conquest, while Bryant Wood challenged her dating — what does the archaeological evidence actually show, and has the debate been settled?

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The Walls of Jericho: What Does Archaeology Actually Say?

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Detailed perspectives, original language notes, and historical context for Joshua 6:1-5 are being prepared by our editorial team. In the meantime, explore this passage in the Bible reader.

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