Apr 17, 2024, 01:13 PM IST

10 oldest cities across the globe

Deepika Shakya

 Jericho is considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, with evidence of settlements dating back over 11,000 years.

Jericho, Palestine

Damascus boasts a history that spans over 8,000 years

Damascus, Syria

Aleppo has a rich history back over 8,000 years, known for its strategic location

Aleppo, Syria

Plovdiv is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with a history dating back over 8,000 years

Plovdiv, Bulgaria

 Byblos is an ancient Phoenician city that has been inhabited for over 7,000 years

Byblos, Lebanon

Faiyum is an ancient Egyptian city with a history that dates back over 6,000 years

Faiyum, Egypt

Luxor, is an ancient Egyptian city with a history spanning over 4,000 years

Luxor, Egypt

Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a history back over 3,400 years

Athens, Greece

Lisbon has a history that dates back over 3,000 years

Lisbon, Portugal

Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest cities in India, with a history over 3,000 years

Varanasi, India