Question 2 of 21

The city of Damascus, located in this country, is often cited as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world.

... Damascus is located in the modern-day nation of Syria. Archaeologists have found evidence that people lived in Damascus since as early as 10,000 B.C., but the city didn't rise to prominence until around 3,000 B.C.

Question 3 of 21

This city, the second-largest in Bulgaria, has been occupied since 4,000 B.C.

... People have lived in Plovdiv since 4,000 B.C., but it wasn't until the Romans took control that the area became a major city. Today, visitors to Plovdiv can tour aqueducts and other structures that date back to Roman times.

Question 4 of 21

Located along the Nile River, this Egyptian city was once known as Thebes.

... Humans and our recent ancestors have taken up residence in Luxor for more than 500,000 years. The city itself was settled sometime after 5,000 B.C., when agriculture began to replace hunting and gathering as a means of survival.

Question 5 of 21

Who founded and ruled the ancient city of Sidon, Lebanon, starting around 4,000 B.C.?

... Sidon served as the center of the Phoenician kingdom until the area was conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 B.C.. The British Museum continues to oversee major excavations in the area.

Question 6 of 21

The city of Rayy in this country is located just a few miles from the modern city of Tehran.

... Founded around 3,000 B.C., the city of Rayy, Iran thrived until the 12th century, when it was nearly destroyed by the Mongols.

Question 7 of 21

What ancient city located in modern-day Afghanistan has been inhabited since at least 2,000 B.C.?

... In 2008, archaeologists found artifacts that suggested that Ghor was once home to a large Buddhist monastery. Today, Ghor and the surrounding area are predominantly Muslim.

Question 8 of 21

The Phoenicians established a port settlement in this European city as early as 11,000 B.C.

... The Phoenicians set up a port in Lisbon as early as 11,000 B.C. The town was captured by the Romans around 200 B.C., and later fell to the Moors.

Question 9 of 21

The favorable location and geography of this Greek town have encouraged people to occupy the area for more than 7,000 years.

... Thanks to fresh water supplied by nearby mountains, fertile land for grazing, and a hospitable climate, people have lived in Argos, Greece since as early as 5,000 B.C.

Question 10 of 21

Where will you find the city of Gaziantep, which has been occupied since at least 3,500 B.C.?

... Gaziantep, Turkey was built based on a variety of different influences and cultures. Visitors to this city will find Roman mosaics side-by-side with structures left by the Byzantines, Ottomans and Armenians.

Question 11 of 21

According to archaeological evidence, when did humans first occupy the city of Thatcham in England?

... Evidence suggests that people have lived in the town of Thatcham for more than 15,000 years. While many of these people were nomadic, some chose to camp in the region and eventually established permanent settlements.

Question 12 of 21

The city of Cholula, which was founded between 800 and 200 B.C., is the oldest continuously inhabited city in this region.

... Cholula, Mexico is the oldest city in North America. It first served as a major city for the Olmecs before serving as home to the Mayan and Aztec people. In the 16th century, the city was conquered by the Spanish.

Question 13 of 21

How long ago did people first settle in the city of Athens, Greece?

... Established around 1,400 B.C., Athens once served as a central city for the Mycenaeans.

Question 14 of 21

What ancient Lebanese city, which was settled more than 8,000 years ago, gave us our modern alphabet?

... An inscription found on a sarcophagus in the ancient Phoenician city of Byblos inspired our modern alphabet.

Question 15 of 21

Some scholars believe that this West Bank city was home to as many as 2,000 people as early as 8,000 B.C.

... While Jericho was a major settlement as early as 8,000 B.C., the earliest shards of pottery found in the area date to around 5,000 B.C..

Question 16 of 21

What ancient city served as the setting for the classic tale of "Jason and the Golden Fleece"?

... The city of Aia, which is located in Georgia and is now known as Kutaisi, has been continuously inhabited for 4,000 years.

Question 17 of 21

The city of Luoyang, situated in this nation, was settled as early as 11,000 B.C.

... The ancient city of Luoyang served as the capital city for 13 different Chinese dynasties.

Question 18 of 21

This ancient Egyptian city is known for its classic art, particularly a vast series of life-like portraits.

... Faiyum has been inhabited since 4,000 B.C.. The city is perhaps best known for the "Faiyum portraits," a collection of paintings that date to around the first century A.D.

Question 19 of 21

Located in this modern country, the city of Harappa dates back to around 2,500 B.C.

... The people of Harappa, Pakistan built multi-story homes and advanced sewer systems more than 4,500 years ago.

Question 20 of 21

Once a stop on the Silk Road, the city of Arbil in this modern country was established around 2,300 B.C.

... Though people didn't settle in Arbil, Iraq until around 4,300 years ago, the area has been occupied by hunter-gatherers for millennia. In fact, archaeologists have unearthed tools in the area that date back more than 150,000 years.

Question 21 of 21

The Greeks referred to this city, located in modern Afghanistan and founded around 1,500 B.C., as Bactra.

... The city of Bactra once rivaled Babylon as a major urban center. Now known as Balkh, it was also long recognized for its many educational facilities.

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