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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
RankCity NameEstimated FoundingCountry
Jericho
c. 9000 BCPalestine
Damascus
c. 8000-10000 BCSyria
Susa
c. 4200 BCIran
4
Faiyum
c. 4000 BCEgypt
5
Byblos
c. 3500 BCLebanon
6
Argos
c. 3000 BCGreece
7
Aleppo
c. 3000 BCSyria
8
Athens
c. 3000 BCGreece
9
Plovdiv
c. 3000 BCBulgaria
10
Sidon
c. 2800 BCLebanon

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