GEOGRAPHY
Physical - Capitals
Oldest Capitals Still Occupied
This list features the oldest capital cities still occupied.
RANK | CAPITAL | COUNTRY | ESTABLISHED | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Damascus | Syria | c. 11,000 BC | Often considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. |
2 | Jerusalem | Israel | c. 4,000 BC | A city of significant religious importance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
3 | Sofia | Bulgaria | c. 4,000 BC | A city with a long history of habitation and cultural significance. |
4 | Athens | Greece | c. 3,400 BC | Known as the cradle of Western civilization, with a rich history in philosophy and democracy. |
5 | Kabul | Afghanistan | c. 1500 BC | An ancient city that has served as a cultural and political center for millennia. |
6 | Lisbon | Portugal | c. 1,200 BC | A historical city with rich maritime heritage and beautiful architecture. |
7 | Beijing | China | c. 1,000 BC | Has been a significant political and cultural center for centuries. |
8 | Rome | Italy | c. 753 BC | Known as the "Eternal City," it has been a major center of power and culture for centuries. |
9 | Cairo | Egypt | c. 969 AD | Founded in the 10th century, a major center of culture and education. |
10 | Hanoi | Vietnam | c. 1000 AD | Established as the capital in the early 11th century and has a rich history. |
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