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Varanasi among world's 10 oldest cities

New Delhi: There are many ancient cities still surviving across the globe, of which our Varanasi, earlier known as Kashi, is one. Many ancient cities like Pompeii, Hampi  were devastated  either because of natural disasters

PTI PTI Updated on: December 05, 2012 6:23 IST
8. Xi'an (Founded: 1100 BC)



One of the four great ancient capitals of China, Xi'an is now the capital of the Shaanxi province. 



The city is full of ancient ruins, monuments, and still contains the ancient wall built in the Ming Dynasty – pictured here.  

It also holds the tomb of Qin Shi Huang which is most famous for the terracotta army.

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