Top 10 Ancient Cities that are Still Around

Change is a constant thing in life, but however there many cases in which this quotation has been proven wrong. There are certain things which have managed to remain the same for so many centuries, those things were a very prominent factor of our history and are a very vital component of the present as well. Nothing in this world has succeeded in startling the base of those objects.

Within the list of those things, there are some cities who have managed to maintain their uniqueness as a firm unshakeable pillar, because they have always remains glued to their customs, traditions and the moral values. Those cities have lived for a very long time already yet they exist as a shinning jewel among the coals of this world. The modern cities are nothing as compared to those ancient cities; the architecture specially is a lot different. The modern cities are very advanced though but they are nothing as compared to the allurement of those ancient cities.

The cities that are built these days have a weak foundation, the buildings, bridges or the roads are easily devastated after earthquakes but the ancient cities are unshakable, they have managed to survive every obstacle in the past centuries or so and they will continue to prevail and endure. The top ten most ancient cities that are still around are:

  10. JERUSALEM, ISRAEL:

Jerusalem, the capital city of Israel is one of the oldest cities of world, the first foundation of this city is found to have been laid during the 4000 B.C. the city of Jerusalem which has been destroyed twice in its life time, is home to 3 major religions of the world; the Muslims, Christians and the Jews. This ancient city holds a very prominent importance for all the three religions as Jesus was crucified here, Mohammad (SAWW) made his journey to heaven from here, and third king David ruled here. This antiquated city is known as the old city which is separated from the modern Jerusalem, the walls that were built around the old city in the year 1542 are the main spot for the tourists, these walls which have 7 gates and 43 towers, play the role of a veil which protects the city and its sacred value from the rest of the world. Apart from that Jerusalem is bestowed with 220 historic momentums. Jerusalem is always considered as the centre of the world, its alleys and streets of the old city are always replete with tourists.

9. SUSA, IRAN:

Susa, sometimes also known as shush is the ancient city of Iran has been under more than 30 rules since it was founded in 4200 BC beginning from the Proto-E-lamite. This city is bestowed with many historical monuments such as Tomb of Daniel, Palace of Dorius the great and Ninhursay.

8. DAMASCUS, SYRIA:

The capital city of Syria, Damascus has witnessed the rise and downfall of many regions and emperor yet this marvelous city has been firm at its place since 3000 B.C. this city is the centre of attention for many religions as many churches, Madarsas were built here and these historical momentums are still present. Furthermore many Islamic monuments are here in this city, although many museums are built here but the city itself is a museum. This city is also endowed with ramparts which have 7 gates, the most brilliant architect of Rome, whose work is today considered as a legend was also a find of this city. This city has also been mentioned in Quran.

7. PLOVDIV, BULGARIA:

Plovdiv is a city of the country Bulgaria which is found to have existed since the 4000 BC. This archaic city was once a part of the Roman and Greek empire, later it was included in the Ottoman rule. This city has given birth to many saints; museums are also a prominent factor of this city. Plovdiv is committed to Arts, Literature, Music and Theatre.

6. TYRE, LEBANON:

Tyre is city of the country Lebanon, technically this city was built in 2750BC but the traces of its origin are found to have dotted back to 6000BC. This city who has been often been attacked by the Egypt, was conquered by Alexander the great in 332 BC and then became a roman province in 64 BC. As this city was a island in the past, it provide some amazing and absolute breath taking sights of nature and is the breath place of the two Greek mythology.

5. LISBON, PORTUGAL:

Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal has been latent since the 8000 to 6000 BC; it is one of the developed yet ancient cities of world and has been the centre of attention for the tourists all over the world. This city belonged to the Phoenicians and then went to the Roman Empire followed by the Christians, later it was conquered by the Portuguese. This city was completely ruined as the aftermath of the 1755 earthquake but in later years it was build.

4. ATHENS, GREECE:

Athens is the largest and the capital city of Greece, the history of this city is dotted back to the 7000 BC. Greeks are one of the most influential civilizations of world and Athens is the birth place of the Greek, the history of Athens is brimmed with so many philosophers and thinkers; the two most renowned philosophers Plato and Aristotle were the natives of Athens. The city of Athens is enriched and embellished with arts, culture and philosophy. This city holds a very vital importance in the Greek mythology and many statues of different Greek gods are standing in the city of Athens.

3. JERICHO, WEST BANK, PALESTINE:

The city of moon, Jericho is an oasis city of Palestine; this city is found to have subsisted since the 9000 BC, since the Stone Age. This city has been destroyed and reconstructed several live during its long enduring history. The walls and gates of Jericho are among the most ancient monument of this world

2. VARANASI, INDIA:

Varanasi is the holy city of India whose history is dotted back to 11000 to 9000 BC and is often said to be the oldest city of world. Although many parts of the city were destroyed by Mohammad Gauri in the 12^th century yet many temples and historical places have managed to embrace the hearts of the visitors. This spiritual city of the India is said to have been founded by the god Shiva, this city has produced many great Indian writers, poets, musicians and the philosophers.

1. XI’AN, CHINA:

Xi’an also known as Sian is the oldest city of china; it has existed since the 11000 BC and was under the rule of the Zhou dynasty. In 582 BC it was considered as the largest city of the world. The culture of this city is also ancient, known as the Guanzhong ren.  Xi’an is at home with ancient music and dance.

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