Multiple choice general knowledge

The oldest city in the world is

  1. Belgrade

  2. Sicily

  3. Vatican City

  4. Damascus
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Damascus in Syria is widely recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, with archaeological evidence of settlement dating back to 10,000-8,000 BC. While other ancient cities exist, Damascus has the longest documented record of uninterrupted human occupation. Belgrade, Sicily (a region, not city), and Vatican City are much younger.

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