
Muriel G. answered 10/14/20
Historical Archaeologist with Years of Tutoring Experience
Archaeologists have found the ancient city of Jericho, and there are several layers of ancient walls there, some of which were destroyed in antiquity. However, radiocarbon dates and archaeological evidence indicate that the area around Jericho was not occupied during the time when the biblical book of Joshua supposedly takes place, so if you're looking for the specific set of walls allegedly destroyed by shofar blasts you're going to be disappointed. The scholarly consensus on the Joshua and the Battle of Jericho story is that it is mythological.