The Walls May Have Come Tumblin’ Down, But They Built Them Up Again

Did You Know? Jericho has the reputation of being the oldest city in the world, with settlements there dating as far back as 9,000 B.C. (or 11,000 years ago!). Two other nearby cities–Damascus and Byblos–are rivals for the title of oldest city, though. Still, Jericho is pretty epically ancient! LEARN MORE.