Source: Oldest Cities In The World
List Of Top 11 Oldest Cities In The World
List Of Top 11 Oldest Cities In The World .
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SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST TODAY ... Don't IGNORE ⇑⇓⇑⇓ 1. Damascus, Syria (11,000 years old)
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Is an ancient city that has been existing since bible time. Damascus is located in the middle east, it was and remains an important cultural and commercial center. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.
2. Jericho, West banks, 9600-9000 BCE
The exact date of Jericho’s founding is unknown, but it is believed to be the oldest city in the world. Through extensive archaeological excavations, it was proven that the earliest settlement in the area date back sometime between 9600-9000 BCE or even earlier.
3. Allepo, Syria- 8,000 years old
This city has been continuously inhabited for over 8,000 years now.
4 Byblos, Lebanon-7,000 years old
Byblos was first believed to have been occupied by humans between 8800 and 7000 BC and was continuously inhabited since 5000 BC.
5. Argos, Greece -7,000 years old
Argos has continued to be inhabited for the past 7,000 years and was used as a major stronghold during the Mycenaean era.
6. Athens, Greece -7,000 years old
Athens is the largest and the capital city of Greece, Athens is an ancient home of philosophy and the birthplace of western civilization.
7. Susa, Iran -6,300 years old
8. April, Iraqi Kurdistan
This city is 6,000 years old.
9. Sidon, Lebanon -6,000 years old
Sidon was one of the most important Phoenician cities because of its location as a crucial port on the Mediterranean.
10. Plover, Bulgaria -6,000 years old
Plover is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the 10th oldest city in the world.
11. Varanasi, India -5,000 years old
Varanasi is the oldest city in India and the 11th oldest city in the world. This city was the birthplace of the oldest religion called Hinduism.