Ancient Wonders: India’s Oldest Cities Still Alive Today

Believed to be among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Varanasi has flourished for over 3,000 years as a spiritual centre.

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A key city of ancient India, Ujjain was a centre of astronomy, trade, and religion, and continues to hold deep cultural importance.

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Dating back over two millennia, Madurai evolved around the Meenakshi Temple and remains a cultural hub of Tamil Nadu.

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Once, Pataliputra, Patna, served as the capital of mighty empires like the Mauryas and Guptas.

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Inhabited through several dynasties, Delhi is a city built in layers, blending ancient roots with modern life.

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Renowned for its temples and learning centres, Kanchipuram has been a spiritual landmark for centuries.

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Associated with ancient legends and coastal trade, Dwarka is considered one of India’s oldest sacred cities.

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Ancient Wonders: India’s Oldest Cities Still Alive Today

BY: BISHAL SINGH

Believed to be among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, Varanasi has flourished for over 3,000 years as a spiritual centre.

Varanasi

A key city of ancient India, Ujjain was a centre of astronomy, trade, and religion, and continues to hold deep cultural importance.

Ujjain

Dating back over two millennia, Madurai evolved around the Meenakshi Temple and remains a cultural hub of Tamil Nadu.

Madurai

Once, Pataliputra, Patna, served as the capital of mighty empires like the Mauryas and Guptas.

Patna

Inhabited through several dynasties, Delhi is a city built in layers, blending ancient roots with modern life.

Delhi

Renowned for its temples and learning centres, Kanchipuram has been a spiritual landmark for centuries.

Kanchipuram

Associated with ancient legends and coastal trade, Dwarka is considered one of India’s oldest sacred cities.

Dwarka