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What are the four ancient capitals in the world?

Xi, Cairo, Athens and Rome are also called the four ancient civilizations in the world, and the history of these four cities has condensed the development history of the whole human civilization.

The profoundness of different cultures in the East and the West attracts the attention of the world. Brilliant Yellow River Huaxia civilization, Nile civilization, Mesopotamia civilization, Indus civilization and Hebrew culture have created every bright spot of human historical civilization.

I Xi 'an

Xi 'an, known as Chang 'an, Jingzhao and Haojing in ancient times, is the first capital called "Beijing" in history. It is also the first real city in history. The capital was built here, and Fengjing was built. After Zhou Wuwang ascended the throne, Haojing was built, which was collectively called Fengjing, hence the name "Hao". Located in the hinterland of China people and the mainland, close to the birthplace of China, it is the central city of the Eurasian Continental Bridge.

Second, Rome.

Rome is the capital and largest city of Italy, and also the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the country.

Rome is also the birthplace of ancient Rome and the splendid culture of the world. It has a history of more than 2500 years. It is a world-famous historical and cultural city and the birthplace of the Roman Empire. Because of its long history, it is nicknamed "the eternal city".

Third, Athens

Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, located at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, with a subtropical Mediterranean climate. By 2008, the population of Athens is 745,565,438+04. The total urban area is 4 12km? It is the eighth largest city in Europe and one of the commercial centers of the European Union.

Four. Cairo

Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world. The city straddles the Nile River and is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the whole Middle East, located in the northeast of Egypt.

Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is also one of the few ancient cities that suffered the least war damage in the world. Moreover, through the continuous construction and expansion of dynasties and governments, today's big cities coexist in ancient and modern times and reflect each other.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Four Ancient Civilizations