The Thesaurus Linguarum Hethaeorum Digitalis (TLHdig) is a digital tool providing online access to Hittite cuneiform texts. Version 0.2 contains over 98% of published sources and offers advanced search capabilities, along with a submission pipeline for new texts.
Jericho, known as the oldest inhabited city in the world, has a rich history dating back over 11,000 years. UNESCO recently recognized its historical importance. Archaeological excavations have revealed significant findings, including the Tower of Jericho and prehistoric houses.
- Jericho, with over 11,000 years of history, is the oldest inhabited city in the world.
- UNESCO recognized Jericho's historical importance in 2023 by inscribing it on the World Heritage List.
- Archaeological excavations at Tell es-Sultan, led by Kathleen Kenyon in the 1950s, uncovered significant findings, including the Tower of Jericho.
- The ancient city of Jericho, situated in the Judean desert, offers a unique glimpse into the earliest human civilizations, with around 70 prehistoric houses and over 20 successive settlements.
- The city's transition from a nomadic lifestyle to a sedentary one, with the development of agriculture and food technologies, marked a significant evolution in human history.
- Notable archaeological discoveries in Jericho include ceramic utensils with prehistoric inscriptions, skulls with gypsum and shells, and the ruins of Tell es-Sultan, which provide insight into life in antiquity.
