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This It is the oldest city in Western Europe – predating London, Rome, and the like. Archeological evidence suggests that it was once an important trading post for the Phoenicians.

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The city is full of ancient ruins, monuments, and still contains the ancient wall built in the Ming Dinasty. It also holds the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, famous for the terracotta army.

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This was the ruling capital of ancient Egypt during its most dominant eras, beginning with the Old Kingdom 4500 years ago, and is home to two of its most revered temples at Karnak and Luxor.

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This is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is considered a holy city by Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

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Democracy, math, philosophy, the Olympics-they all came out of this magnificent place.

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Capital of the Byzantine and later of the Ottoman Empire, this was the largest, richest city in Europe for almost 1000 years.

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This city began as a collection of small urban villages which ultimately became the city-state that ruled one of the greatest empires known to man.

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