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What is the meaning of Jericho's Arabic name, Arīḥā?

  • City of Palms

  • Fragrant City

  • Mountain City

  • City of the Moon

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In Arabic, Jericho is known as Arīḥā, which translates to "City of the Moon". This is likely due to its ancient association with the moon god, Yarikh.
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