10 Timeless Cities Where the Past Comes to Life | SmarterTravel
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Date: 2019-10-07

The world's oldest cities effortlessly inspire awe and transport travelers back in time - and these ten timeless cities are no exception.

Travel to Luoyang, China to see the Buddhist temples carved into the hillsides of Asia’s oldest continually inhabited city. Explore the history and culture of Athens before the construction of the Parthenon or the first Olympic games. Wander the streets of Gaziantep, Turkey, once an important outpost for the Roman Empire at the juncture of the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia. Journey through the ancient Valley of the Kings, located just on the opposite side of the Nile River from modern day Luxor. 

The ancient city of Jerusalem is the center of three monotheistic religions and, while it may no longer be considered the center of the world, it is a dream destination for many travelers. The city of Fayoum played a role in both Egyptian and Greek history but is now a modern-day metropolis and home to large bazaars, mosques, and baths. 

Kutaisi, Georgia - famous home of the Golden Fleece in the tale of Jason and his Argonauts - is renown for its Renaissance heritage sites and stunning mountain views while Plovdiv, Bulgaria spans time from prehistoric settlements to the Ottoman Empire. Amesbury, England holds a special place in Arthurian legend as the fabled gravesite of Guinevere. Finally, the sacred Ganges River runs through Varanasi, India and attracts pilgrims from all around the world.

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