Multiple choice general knowledge

Worlds oldest known city is

  1. Jèriko, West Bank

  2. Damascus, Syria

  3. Byblos, Lebanon

  4. Eridu, Sumer
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Damascus, Syria is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back to at least 3000 BC, and possibly as early as 8000-10000 BC. While Jericho and Byblos are also ancient, Damascus has the strongest claim to continuous habitation. The city's strategic location made it an important center for millennia.

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