Top 10Updated 2026年3月12日
Top 10 Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in the World
This ranking evaluates cities based on archaeological evidence of continuous human habitation. These historic urban centers serve as living fossils of human civilization, showcasing profound historical depth and cultural heritage that have remained intact throughout millennia.
Current #1
Jericho
| Rank | City Name | Estimated Founding | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
Jericho | c. 9000 BC | Palestine | |
Damascus | c. 8000-10000 BC | Syria | |
Susa | c. 4200 BC | Iran | |
| 4 | Faiyum | c. 4000 BC | Egypt |
| 5 | Byblos | c. 3500 BC | Lebanon |
| 6 | Argos | c. 3000 BC | Greece |
| 7 | Aleppo | c. 3000 BC | Syria |
| 8 | Athens | c. 3000 BC | Greece |
| 9 | Plovdiv | c. 3000 BC | Bulgaria |
| 10 | Sidon | c. 2800 BC | Lebanon |
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