Top 10 Oldest Cities of the World

Author: Nikshey Dhiman Date: 28/02/2024

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Jerico

Remarkably, Jericho is also the location of the Wall of Jericho, the oldest known defensive wall in the world, which dates back to approximately 8,000 BC.

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Damascus

Another city that can claim to be among the oldest in the world is Damascus, which is found in Syria.

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Byblos

This coastal metropolis was inhabited by people between 8800 and 7000 BC, and it has shown an amazing capacity for sustained settlement.

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Argos

Argos has kept a neutral position throughout history, avoiding the turbulent Greco-Persian Wars.

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Athens

Hailing from the 11th and 7th millennia BC, Athens boasts a rich history and is renowned for being the cradle of Western civilizations.

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Susa

This tenacity creates a striking image of the eternal spirit embedded in the city's foundations.

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Erbil

In the center of the city is the Erbil Citadel, also called Hawler Castle, an ancient structure that dates back to 2,000 BC.

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Sidon

Sidon is the third largest city in Lebanon and is located in the South Governorate. Because of its glass production, the city prospered and acquired recognition.

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Sidon

Sidon is the third largest city in Lebanon and is located in the South Governorate. Because of its glass production, the city prospered and acquired recognition.

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Indian city on this list is Varanasi which was called Banaras.

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