History makes traveling more rousing and the enthusiasts of antiquity love to explore cities that have plenty to offer
The ground underneath some modern cities have trembled to the melody of incessant human habitation for not just centuries, but millennia. Here are some ancient cities that you can visit to follow a gripping historical trail.
Sidon (Founded ca. 2000 – 1001 BC)
Sidon located in Lebanon has traces of human habitation since prehistoric times. Historical figures like St Pauls, Jesus, and the great emperor Alexander visited the city. Located in the southern part of Beirut, this Phoenecian port city is currently recognized as one of the largest cities within the country boosting large-scale tourism. Much of the city’s history is buried beneath the modern buildings, making the excavation process laborious for the archaeologists. However, the Sidon sea castle is an incredible site for tourists.
Faiyum (Founded around 4,000 B.C)
Faiyum is the oldest Egyptian city and is acknowledged as one of the ancient cities of Africa. The ancient city is located nearly sixty-two miles southwest of the Egyptian capital, Cairo. The city is partly located in the historic town of Crocodilopolis, whose residents worshipped a consecrated crocodile named Petsuchos. Apart from the historical sites, Faiyum is home to enticing mosques, bazaars, and baths.
Plovdiv (Founded ca. 2000 – 1 BC)
Plovdiv in Bulgaria is acknowledged as one of the oldest cities in Europe. The city has offered settlements for people since the beginning of the Neolithic age. Plovdiv was vanquished by several rulers throughout history, of which the Romans and the Greeks are the most prominent ones, and can be evidently spotted in the ancient ruins found all across the city. The ancient stadium of Philippopolis, Thracian settlement, and ruins of Eumolpias are the most alluring attractions of Plovdiv that you must not miss.
Damascus (Founded ca. 3000 – 2001 BC)
Damascus, locally known as Ash-Sham, was once a prominent center for culture, learning, and for cultivating religious thoughts and ideas. The city served as the capital during the reign of Umayyad Caliphate and was a vital political and commercial city. The origin of the city is traced back to the third millennium BC, and Damascus has a prolonged and fascinating history. The city had been conquered by several Islamic caliphates, Neo-Babylonians, the Great Alexander, and Roman general Pompey. The Umayyad mosque in Damascus is one of the oldest and largest mosques in the world.
As per your opinion, which ancient city do you think has the strongest historical presence?
