Jericho Being Inhabited Since 11,000 Years To Varanasi For 3000 Years, These Are World’s Oldest Inhabited Cities

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World’s Oldest Inhabited Cities

While there are many cities that are thousands of years old, here are some of the many oldest cities in the world.

A city in northern India, this is approximately 3,000 years old with a rich heritage.

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1. Varanasi

The ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain, this city is 3,100 years old.

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2. Cádiz

Regarded by ancient Egyptians as Waset, this city is as old as 3,400 years.

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3. Thebes

With a recorded history spanning 3,400 years, this is a port city on the south coast of Cyprus.

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4. Larnaca

Once a part of Ancient Greece, the city has a recorded history spanning 3,400 years.

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5. Athens

Located in the Balkh Province of Afghanistan, this city has been occupied for 3,500 years.

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6. Balkh

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So, were you aware of these cities being so old?