Oldest Cities In The World
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10 June 2024
When determining the "oldest city" in the world, factors like historical continuity, archaeological evidence, and the level of urban development are taken into account
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It's a difficult task since the criteria used can greatly affect the outcome
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However, all of them have stood over the ages, seeing the highs and lows of mankind's greatest achievements and tragedies
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Here is a list of the oldest cities in the world
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Jericho in the West Bank is often called the "oldest inhabited city," with a history dating back to 10,000 BCE
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Lebanon's Byblos has a rich history dating back to the Neolithic period, around 8000 BCE
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Damascus in Syria has a history that goes back to 8,300 years. Several civilisations have left their print on this city in its architecture and culture
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Susa in Iran was established in 4400 BCE. It developed into an important centre for the ancient Parthian, Persian, and Elamite Empires
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Others in the list include Faiyum, Sidon and Plovdiv
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