is damascus the oldest city in the world?

Answer 1

From 4 to 40.com

"It is generally supposed that Damascus, the chief city of Syria, is the oldest city in the world. Although positive evidence is wanting, there is some reason for believing that its site has been continuously occupied by a city longer than any other spot on the earth. The Jewish historian Josephus, who probably based his assertion on Hebrew tradition, attributed the foundation of Damascus to Uz, the son of Aram and the great-grandson of Noah. In Genesis 14 (Bible), it is related that Abraham pursued the routed kings to Hobah, "which is on the left hand of Damascus!' While this statement is not conclusive, the evidence indicates that Damascus was a place of importance already in the time of Abraham, who, it is supposed, lived 2,000 years or more before Christ."

However, as others have said, this is continuously occupied, further archeological investigation may find cities much older that have been destroyed.

Answer 2

The Israelis have approximately 200 nuclear bombs it may drop on the city, however the Israelis additionally be attentive to in the event that they dropped only one nuclear bomb, then the complete international would turn against them, and it could be the tip of the state of Israel.

Answer 3

Probably not -- although it may be one with the most continuous occupation.

The oldest city known appears to be Gebeil, later known as Byblos.

Answer 4

Damascus has been mentioned, but the main candidate is Jericho.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jericho

Answer 5

Ur is a more likely candidate.

Answer 6

well many people are shure about it,there are some firm evidences!!