The 10 Oldest Still-Inhabited Cities

Urban society may seem a modern phenomenon but cities have been around for a lot longer than one might think. Indeed, once nomadic tribes began to settle in one location, they saw that it was good, became fruitful, and multiplied.

Decades, centuries and millennia passed while war, climate change and human migration all took their toll. Relatively few cities have managed to survive the test of time. Here are 10 ancient cities that have not only survived, but continue to thrive.