6. Susa, Iran – 6300 Years Old
There is no city called Susa today, but the small town on the site exists, which is called Shush. From 8000 BC, it was the capital of the Elamite Empire; later, the Assyrians captured it. It was then captured by the Achaemenids Empire under Cyrus the Greek. The play called the Persians of Aeschylus takes place in the city and an Athenian tragedy in the oldest play that played in the history of the theatre. Around 65000 people live in the modern town of Shushan, and it is also written in the biblical books of Esther, Nehemiah, and Daniel.
7. Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan – 6000 Years Old
The Assyrians, Persians, Sassanids, Arabs, and Ottomans have repeatedly dominated the North of Kirkuk, called Erbil. Its ancient citadel rises 26 meters in height, and it was a major stopover on the Silk Road.
8. Sidon, Lebanon – 6000 Years Old
Sidon is one of the oldest cities of the Phoenician and is situated 40 kilometers from Beirut. The great Phoenician Mediterranean Empire laid the base there. Alexander the Great captured the city in 333 BC. Saint Paul and Jesus also would have visited Sidon.
9. Plovdiv, Bulgaria – 6000 Years Old
Before becoming a large city in Rome, Plovdiv was originally a fortified Thracian city, and now it is the second-largest city in Bulgaria. Before becoming part of Bulgaria in the year 815, it was in the hands of the Byzantines and Ottomans. The city is the center of culture and is native to many ancient remains, such as an amphitheater and a Roman aqueduct. The name Plovdiv first appeared in the 15th century.
10. Varanasi, India – 5000 Years Old
India is known for being the center of ancient civilizations, religions, and spirituality and also the place of the oldest cities in the world. The city Varanasi was formerly known as Banaras. It has been a center for religious and cultural activities.
11. Jerusalem, Israel – 5000 Years Old
Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world, with an age of around 4000 to 5000 years old. A mixture of religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are found here. It was said by the historian Eric H. Cline that it was destroyed twice and besieged 23 times and attacked 52 times.
These are the oldest cities in the world. Are you aware of these cities? Which name in the list surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below.
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