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Which city is generally considered the oldest continuously inhabited city?

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Quick Answer

Jericho is often considered the oldest continuously inhabited city, with settlements dating back around 11,000 years.

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Jericho, in the West Bank, is one of the oldest known continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Archaeological evidence shows occupation going back roughly 11,000 years, to the Neolithic period. The site has layers of ancient settlement that reveal long human history in the Jordan Valley. Although exact claims can vary among historians and archaeologists, Jericho is a leading candidate for the title.

Key Facts

1.Occupation dating back about 11,000 years
2.Located in the West Bank
3.One of the oldest known settlements

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