The Oldest Surviving Cities in the World

<p>When it comes to identifying the oldest continuously inhabited city, there is no definitive answer due to the complexities of human settlement and the evolution of cities over time. However, there are several cities in the Middle East that are often considered contenders for this title.</p> <p>One of the prominent candidates is the city of Jericho, located in the West Bank. Although the modern-day city of Jericho is not considered ancient, the area known as Tell es-Sultan, approximately 2 kilometers north of the present-day city center, is believed to have been continuously inhabited since around 9,000 BCE. This site has seen numerous settlements throughout its history.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@fniazi201276/the-oldest-surviving-cities-in-the-world-c2615584f7ff"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>