Escuela de Politécnica Superior

This study delves into the fascinating history of the destruction of the walls of Jericho as describedinthe biblical account in the book of Joshua. Over the last century, prominent archaeologistssuchasCarl Watzinger, John Garstang, Kathleen Kenyon, and Bryant Wood have excavatedthesite,confirming the existence of the ancient city and its fortified walls during the approximate periodoftheevent.The study explores the possibility that the destruction of Jericho's walls could haveascientificexplanation based on natural phenomena. The theory of resonance is proposed, suggestingthat soundwaves generated by the human shouting might have matched the natural frequency of thewalls,weakening their structure and causing their collapse. Resonance calculations indicate that humanshouting (300 Hz) was closer to the wall's natural frequency (121.72 Hz) than the trumpets (1400Hz),implying a higher potential for resonance with the shouting.Despite these plausible explanations, thestudy emphasizes the historical and religious ambiguity surrounding the event. The biblical accountofthe conquest of Jericho has been regarded as a miraculous event, and the exact cause of thewalls'destruction remains unresolved. This event has left a profound impact on Westerncultureandreligion, with interpretations continuing to be subject to debate and contemplation.Thestudyhighlights the significance of dialogue between science and religion. Archaeology and scienceofferanobjective and data-based perspective, while religious beliefs provide spiritual and moral meaningtohistorical events. The coexistence of these approaches enriches our understanding of thepastandcultural heritage.The present work offers a multidisciplinary view that encompasses archaeology,science, and religious beliefs. Although plausible scientific explanations have been proposed, theexactnature of the destruction of Jericho's walls remains a mystery, underscoring the richness of historicaland cultural interpretations surrounding this event.

The scientific understanding of the concepts of cold and heat that have accompanied the human species throughout history has not been easy. The concept of heat is more widespread and studied among us, as well as its consequences. However, we wonder what would happen if we lowered the temperature a lot? As the temperature begins to drop, it can be predicted that the atoms tend to slow down, slowing down their speed, and when this happens, existing theories begin to tremble. The laws governing the atomic world, so small and tiny, do not allow objects (atoms, protons, neutrons, etc.) to stop. This is where quantum physics appears, it tells us how particles behave at the atomic level, and they appear in a forceful way when we approach temperature values around absolute zero. If atoms stopped moving, they would have zero energy, however, quantum mechanics makes it impossible to have this kind of energy.