Think your hometown has history? These ancient cities will put that notion to rest. While most modern cities date back a few hundred years, some rare urban centers have been continuously inhabited for thousands of years – witnessing the rise and fall of countless empires, technologies, and belief systems.
What’s amazing is that you can still visit these living museums today. Forget about archeological sites where you have to put your imagination to the test. Here, people actually live their daily lives amid layers of history stretching back to the earliest days of human civilization. Pack your curiosity and walking shoes as we explore cities that have stood the test of time like no others.
