Did the walls of Jericho really fall?
In Episode 10 of WhatTheFact, we investigate one of the most famous events in the Bible—the fall of Jericho.
Using archaeological discoveries, excavation reports, geological evidence, historical geography, and the biblical account in the Book of Joshua, we examine what the physical evidence reveals about the ancient city of Jericho.
In this investigation you'll discover:
🏺 The ancient city of Tell es-Sultan
🧱 Jericho's massive defensive walls
🔥 The destruction layer uncovered by archaeologists
🌾 Carbonized grain preserved for thousands of years
🏛️ The discoveries of Garstang, Kenyon, and Nigro
🌍 Jericho's geology and the Dead Sea Transform fault
📖 Comparing Joshua's account with archaeological evidence
🔍 What archaeology demonstrates, supports, corresponds with, suggests, and what remains debated
Rather than relying on speculation, WhatTheFact investigates tangible archaeological evidence and compares it with the biblical witness statement.
Season 1 focuses on the strongest archaeological discoveries that support the historical reliability of the Bible's people, places, and events while presenting the evidence accurately and honestly.
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