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Top 10 Oldest Cities in the World

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Plovdiv

Plovdiv, located in Bulgaria, is often described as the city with a history dating back 11,000 years. Some other historical facts suggest that it could be around 6000 years old. 

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Jericho

The city of Jericho, located in Palestine, has a history dating back to 9000 BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. 

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Athens

Athens, the capital of Greece, is the largest city in the country. Its history dates back to 7000 years. 

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Aleppo

Aleppo, a city in Syria, has a history of 8000 years. It is located between the Mediterranean Sea and Mesopotamia. 

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Beirut

Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is believed to be an inhabited city with a history dating back 5000 years. 

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Byblos

Byblos is a city in Lebanon and its history goes back to 7000 BC. It is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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Fayum

Fayum, situated in Egypt, is reputed to have a history dating back to 7200 years. 

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Damascus

Damascus, the capital of Syria, is an ancient city and its history goes back to 11,000 years. 

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Sidon

Sidon is a city located in Lebanon, that has a history of 6000 years. In ancient days, it served as a crucial port on the Mediterranean Sea. 

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Susa

Susa, now known as Shush, is among the oldest cities globally, with a history dating back 6300 years. It is situated near the Tigris River, and holds historical importance in Iran.

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