Each semester we have a Ramadan dinner where they serve traditional Arab food. Because of my design background they ask me to be in charge of setting up for the dinner. I was very excited the way it all came together and looked great. The students were willing to help with the set up and of course they enjoyed the evening meal. Some got into the spirit of the evening and dressed in traditional clothes they bought in Egypt.
Modern day Jericho is an Arab town with tropical summer weather and mild winters. It is known for the fresh produce that is grown there. On our way through town I couldn't resist stopping to buy some mangos, dates, figs, cucumbers, zucchini, grapefruit, oranges, and lemons. They were all fresh and tasted great! 
This is a picture of the Jericho tower that has been dated to about 8000 BC which is Neolithic or Stone Age. It is the oldest known man made structure in the world. 
Ancient Jericho was built on a hill with defense walls dating back to 8000 BC. There is evidence of civilization (bones, pottery, agriculture, etc) here from the Stone Age and Canaanite habitation during the Bronze Age.
This is the general area where Joshua brought the Israelites into the promised land. We don’t have evidence of them at this site; but we know this was a site that experienced periods of destruction and rebuilding over time. Here is a picture of Bronze age Jericho mud brick walls with evidence of burn level in the center of the picture.
