Falling under the occupation of one empire after another, Beirut's history goes back more than 5000 years.
A city dating back to approximately 5000 BC.
An important Phoenician city, inhabited since 4000 BC.
The evidence shows that Aleppo has been inhabited since about 5000 BC.
Archaeology reveals that Jericho is one of the oldest human settlements in the Middle East, dating back to 9000 BC.
One of the oldest towns in Yemen, established in 631, renowned for its architecture and Islamic university.
