There are two cities which claim to be the oldest in existence. These are the city of Damascus and Varanasi.
Jericho, the world's oldest known city, developed on the Jordan River.
Damascus, Syria having first been settled in the 2nd Millennium BC.
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The oldest capital city in the Middle East is Damascus, Syria. Evidence shows that humans first settled in Damascus 4,000 years ago. Damascus claims to be the world's oldest city, but evidence from Jericho, Israel shows that humans first settled in Jericho 11,000 years ago.
Philadelphia Jerusalem. No matter where you are from, you've heard of this city. It's the world's oldest city.
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