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JERICHO
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It is an ancient Palestinian city located in the West Bank near the Jordan River and north of the Dead Sea, dating back to 10,000 years BC , Jericho is famous for agriculture, especially crops that grow in hot, humid areas such as citrus fruits, bananas, palm trees and grains. Its land area is 137,500 dunums. The most important crops are various grains, such as: wheat, barley, corn and sesame , Jericho is famous for its pottery, mats, textiles and soda water industries.
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23,522 people
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Jericho It was named Jericho after Jericho bin Malik bin Arnaxhad bin Sam bin Noah, and this indicates that the origin of the name is of Semitic origin .
Nabi Musa
Hisham's Palace
Mount of Temptation Monastery
Zaccheus' Tree
Jericho is one of the most important Palestinian cities in the field of tourism, as it has tourist characteristics. It is distinguished by its warm winter, with bright sun, clear skies, and humid weather.
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