Jericho — Russian Compound Tower

Also known as ay-Riha, Iericho, Hiericho, Jherico

Jericho in the Crusader period was more of a sugar-producing agricultural centre than a fortified stronghold. A square tower near the Russian compound may preserve a small Frankish presence in the oasis, but its attribution is debated. The wider Crusader footprint in the Jordan Valley was mainly economic.

Coordinates: 31.8706°, 35.4437°

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