10 Oldest Cities in the World

The following are the 10 oldest cities in the world

#10 : Lisbon, Portugal (before 2000 BC)

The town was founded in the low hills to the north of the River Tagus, the charm of Lisbon is closely related to the past. Lisbon was first founded by the Iberians. After standing for centuries, Lisbon is now the most vibrant cities in Europe. Ancient palaces of the restoration, old churches and beautiful art nouveau buildings are the most beautiful parts that make up the cultural face of this city. Museums such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the national coach museum, and Carmo archaeological museum store various goods fond memories of the past life of this city. Bairro alto, nightlife center of the city is also filled with restaurants, bars and exciting club for you. Campo de santa clara also open up many opportunities for you to purchase many great memories reminder of your trip.

#9 : Luxor, Egypt (before 2160

Luxor, formerly known as the city of Thebes, is a beautiful city which is dedicated to the god amon ra, and since tourism is known in the world, the city is already crowded by tourists, many tourists at the Roman and Greek times to visit this city. Luxor is the most popular city in egypt. The city originated 'from the monuments of Luxor, Karnak, Hatshepsut and Ramses III. Not surprisingly, the city is often referred to as the largest open air museum in the world. The city is actually divided into three parts, luxor located on the east side of the river nil, the city of Karnak and Thebes on the west side of the Nile, opposite Luxor, and now incorporated into one.

#8 : Asyut, Egypt (before 2160 BC)

This city is located 375 km south of Cairo. The city is the largest city in Egypt and was the first city established in the age of the pharaohs. Now the city is the most important city as a center of agriculture and also the city where the third largest university in Egypt.

#7 : Xi'an, china (before 2205 BC)

With a long history that stretches up to 30 centuries, this city is one of the most important city in the history of china. This city is one of the four greatest ancient capitals in China. The city enjoyed a lot 'and have the same place in history with the cities of Athens, Cairo and Rome. Various ancient relics and other important cultural sites put this city as a museum of natural history. Teracota Museum located in the city is also regarded as "the eighth wonder of the world". If you want to experience China, this city is one of the city that should be addressed.

#6 : Giza, Egypt (before 2568 BC)

Napoleon Bonaparte gave his speech to his soldiers before the battle of Giza in 1798, he said, "at the pyramids, the four centuries of history are not shifted." people may not believe that Giza was actually a separate self-contained city with Cairo, but because the development of Cairo rapidly, Giza as if swallowed by cairo. In this city, you will find the Giza pyramids, the sphinx who faithfully guard. Giza plateau will be transformed into a grand museum of egypt, which will be completed in 2012.

#5 : Konya, Turkey (before 2600 BC)

The city is flanked by two seas, the Mediterranean and Black Sea, with an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. City that was founded on the prairie Anatolia is one of the most exciting cities in Turkey. One of the most popular museum in town is "green mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin rumi", a leading Turkish poet's tomb. A variety of wonderful museums await your visit in this city, among others, is chaeological museum, Koyunoglu museum and Ethnographical Museum.

#4 : Zurich, Switzerland (before 3000 BC)

As the largest city in Switzerland and at the same time the oldest cities in Europe, Zurich was first established in Roman times under the name Turicum. Traces of the past can be found in various places in the old town of Zurich. Narrow streets lined with cafes, antique shops and boutiques. Bahnhofstrasse, is one of the streets are filled with the most beautiful shops in Europe. Minster and Fraumünster are two old churches are filled with beautiful interior. Swiss National Museum or Kunsthaus, also is one of the most famous museums in the world. You will certainly know how the city offers all the best things in your life in the world.

#3 : Kirkuk, irak (before 3000 BC)

With a variety of archaeological marks more than 50 centuries old, is the most important city of Kirkuk to the Kurds. The city was once the center of Iraq's oil industry. Maybe it's not the destination that concentrate most tourists, but Kirkuk stands on the former cultural center of ancient Assyria. This city was once the site of the battle three major empires: Assyria, Babylon and the media, who take turns to take over control over the city. In this city there is the tomb of the prophet Daniel (Christian) and al qaysareyah market. Qal'at Jarmo and Yorgan Tepe is located on the outskirts of this city will give you the experience of living in the past.

#2 : Jerusalem, Israel (before 3000 BC)

The holy city of the world's three largest religion, Islam, Christian, and the Jews, this city is a place where ancient values ​​coupled with a range of new cultural metropolis that brings a new atmosphere. The city is divided into three sections: West Jerusalem, part of the fastest growing and trading centers. East Jerusalem, which became the settlement of Arab populations, and the old town, with magnificent views.

#1 : Gaziantep, Turkey (before 3650 BC)

The city formerly known as antep is now the provisional capital of the same name, giazantep is the oldest city still standing. The city has a history as far as the time of the het (Hittite). The city lived continuously since Paleolithic times, and grew up with the ottoman empire. Today, giazantep is a friendly city, and cried with many mosques, madrassas, lodging and even bathing from several centuries ago. Old house of stone house has always had a garden and trees that adorn the wine, so each time you turn around, you will get the most beautiful scenery in the world.