Multiple choice general knowledge

The worlds oldest city is

  1. Cairo

  2. Greece

  3. Damascus

  4. Rome
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Damascus is widely considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with evidence of settlement dating back over 11,000 years. While cities like Jericho are also very old, Damascus has the strongest claim to continuous habitation. Cairo, Rome, and Greece (which is a country, not a city) are much younger in comparison.

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