The oldest city in the world / News salam world

Here’s the list of the oldest city in the world. If you want an adventure why not try to visit the ancient cities in the world. Especially if you are interested about different cultures from which you often see, it will not be wrong if you begin to visit and experience life in the oldest city in the world and feel the cultural development in a few millennium ago.
Below are the 10 oldest cities in the world who have been selected and declared as the oldest city still standing and alive in the modern world.

A. Gaziantep, Turkey (3650 BC)

The city formerly known as Antep is now the provisional capital of the same name, this is the city Giazantep oldest still standing. This city has a history as far as the Hittite period (Hittite). This city lived continuously since the Paleolithic era, and grew up together with the Ottoman Empire. Today, Giazantep is a friendly city, and cried with many mosques, madrasah, lodging and even baths from several centuries ago. The old house of stones always have a garden and trees that decorate the wine, so that each time you turn, you will have the most beautiful scenery in the world.

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 B. Jerusalem, Israel (3000 BC)

The sacred city to three largest religions in the world; Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, this city is a place where old-fashioned values combined with a variety of new cultures that brought a new atmosphere of the metropolis.

The city is divided into three parts: West Jerusalem, part of the fastest growing and trading center. East Jerusalem, which became the Arab population settlements, and the Old City, with an extraordinarily beautiful.

C. Kirkuk, Iraq (3000 BC)

With many archaeological former over the age of 50 centuries, the city of Kirkuk is the most important for the Kurds. The city was once the center of Iraq’s oil industry. Perhaps it is not the purpose of the most tourist attention, but Kirkuk stand at the former center of the ancient Assyrian culture.

This cities has become a battle of three major Empire: Assyria, Babylonia and Media, who each turns to take over the power of this city. In this city there are the tomb of Prophet Daniel (Christians) and Al Qaysareyah market. Qal’at Jarmo and Yorgan Tepe that is located on the outskirts of this town will give you experience of living in the past.a 
 


D. Zurich, Switzerland (3000 BC)

It is as the largest city in Switzerland and the oldest city in Europe, Zurich was built in Roman times named Turicum. The traces of the past can be found in various places in the Old City of Zurich. Narrow streets that filled with cafes, antique shops and boutiques. Bahnhofstrasse, is one of the streets filled with shops most beautiful in Europe.

Grossmünster and Fraumünster are two of old churches that filled with beautiful interiors. Swiss National Museum or the Kunsthaus, are also one of the most famous museums in the world. You will know how much this city offers all the best things in your life in the world.

E. Konya, Turkey { 2600bc }

The city is flanked by two seas, the Mediterranean and Black Sea, with a height of 1000 meters above sea level. The town was established on the prairie Anatolia is one of the most interesting cities in Turkey.

One of the most popular museum in town is the Green Mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, a leading Turkish poet’s grave. Various beautiful museums are waiting your arrive in this city, such as Chaeological Museum, Koyunoglu Museums and Ethnographical Museum.

F. Giza, Egypt (prior to 2568 B.C.)

Napoleon Bonaparte gave his speech to his soldiers before the battle of Giza in 1798, he said “On the top of that pyramids, four centuries of history does not move.” People may not believe that actually Giza is a separate independent city with Cairo, but because of the rapid development of Cairo, Giza as if swallowed up by Cairo.

In this city, you will find these pyramids of Giza, with the Sphinx who are faithfully maintain. Giza plain would be transformed into the Grand Museum of Egypt, which will be completed in 2012.


G. Xi’an, China (2205 BC)

With a long history that extends to 30th centuries, this city is one of the most important city in the history of China. This city is one of the Top Four Great Ancient Capital of China. This city are lots and have enjoyed the same place in history with the cities of Athens, Cairo and Rome.

Various ancient relics and other important cultural sites placed the city as Natural History Museum. Teracota Museum which is located in the city is also regarded as “the Eight Wonders of the World”. If you want to experience in China, this city is one of the city that should be addressed.

H. Asyut, Egypt (before 2160 BC)

It is located in 375 km south of Cairo. This city is the largest city in the Top Egypt, and is the first city in the days of Pharaoh. Now It becomes the most important cities as centers of agriculture and also the city where the third largest university in Egypt.








I. Luxor, Egypt (before 2160 BC)

Luxor formerly known as the city of Thebes, is a beautiful city which is dedicated to the god Ammon Ra. Luxor is the most popular cities in Egypt. City dates back to the monuments of Luxor, Karnak, Hatshepsut and Ramses III. No wonder if this city is often called as the largest open air museum in the world.
Actually the city is divided into three sections. First, Luxor which is located on the eastern side of the Nile, the town of Karnak and Thebes which is located in the west side of the Nile opposite the city Luxor, now the cities merge into one.

J. Lisbon, Portugal (2000 BC)

City of Lisbon was built in the low hills of the north of the Tagus River by the Iberian nation, the charm of this city is closely related to the past. After standing centuries ago, now Lisbon is the most alive cities in Europe. The ancient palaces that has been restoration, old churches and beautiful Art Nouveau buildings are the most beautiful parts that make up this city’s cultural face.

Museums, such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the National Coach Museum, and Carmo Archaeological Museum store various items fond memories of the past life of this city. Bairro Alto, the center of the city night life is also filled with a variety of restaurants, bars and clubs cried for you. Campo de Santa Clara are also open many opportunities for you to purchase many wonderful memories your travel reminder.


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