In history, there were many beautiful cities, most of which were destroyed long ago. As soon as people left the caves, the first settlements began to appear. Archaeologists discovered that the oldest city is now more than 11 thousand years old, and the rest on the list are a little younger. However, there are cities that were founded before the common era and people even live in them.&nbsp;They fascinate tourists with their quaint ceremonies that have been preserved since ancient times, as well as their architecture. Each century left its mark on these cities. Now they are trying to make them more popular for recreation. You can even visit some of them.Jericho, Palestine<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_386299200_L_2_2_4b1d51494d.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_386299200_L-2-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_386299200_L_2_2_4b1d51494d.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_386299200_L_2_2_4b1d51494d.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_386299200_L_2_2_4b1d51494d.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_386299200_L_2_2_4b1d51494d.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">This is the oldest city on the planet, as it is believed to have been founded 10,000 years ago. Due to the fact that Jericho is located at the crossroads of trade routes, in ancient times it was a center of trade. The inhabitants of the city traded salt from the Dead Sea, which was very popular due to its medicinal properties. At one time, Jericho became the first city conquered by Joshua's troops at the entrance to the promised land. There is still a saying among the Jewish people that “he who owns Jericho owns the whole land of Israel.”Damascus, Syria<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_10420352_L_2_2_8f3108c4e5.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_10420352_L-2-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_10420352_L_2_2_8f3108c4e5.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_10420352_L_2_2_8f3108c4e5.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_10420352_L_2_2_8f3108c4e5.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_10420352_L_2_2_8f3108c4e5.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Damascus is considered the oldest capital in the world and one of the most picturesque Arab cities. According to legend, this is where Adam and Eve settled after being expelled from paradise. At different times, such civilizations as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Muslims, Crusaders, Mongols, Turks, and French ruled here.Byblos (now Jbeil), Lebanon<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_164162638_L_2_2_7e22b12fb7.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_164162638_L-2-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_164162638_L_2_2_7e22b12fb7.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_164162638_L_2_2_7e22b12fb7.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_164162638_L_2_2_7e22b12fb7.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_164162638_L_2_2_7e22b12fb7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">This city was located to the north of the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, and has been known since the 4th millennium BC. Today, not much remains of the ancient city, although the inhabitants of the city never left it. It is from the name of this city, which in the ancient world was the most important center of papyrus trade, that the word "bible" was born, because "Byblos" is translated from Greek as papyrus, and "bible" means book.Aleppo, Syria<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_55255401_L_2_2_aba3fc83b4.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_55255401_L-2-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_55255401_L_2_2_aba3fc83b4.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_55255401_L_2_2_aba3fc83b4.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_55255401_L_2_2_aba3fc83b4.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_55255401_L_2_2_aba3fc83b4.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Many sources date the foundation of Aleppo between the 6th millennium BC and the 3rd millennium BC. For hundreds of years, Aleppo was one of the most important trade centers of the Middle East and a stubbornly contested territory that changed hands many times before the 16th century became part of the Ottoman Empire. After the fall of the Ottoman Sultanate in 1922, the city fell under the French mandate until Syria gained independence in 1944.Susa, Iran<img src="/uploads/Depositphotos_44232495_L_2_2_73dc3ef7c0.jpg" alt="Depositphotos_44232495_L-2-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Depositphotos_44232495_L_2_2_73dc3ef7c0.jpg 235w,/uploads/small_Depositphotos_44232495_L_2_2_73dc3ef7c0.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Depositphotos_44232495_L_2_2_73dc3ef7c0.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Depositphotos_44232495_L_2_2_73dc3ef7c0.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">Susa is a mysterious city and one of the most exotic in the Middle East. Now it is quite small, but once it was one of the main centers of Persia. It was here that archaeologists found the famous laws of Hammurabi. Each king of Persia built his palace here, so in Susa, you can see many ruins of palaces from different periods, and learn how the construction of residences for the rulers of one of the most powerful states of the ancient world evolved.

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The 5 oldest cities in the world, which you should visit in your life

Being the president of the United States is a very responsible matter, and a person who meets certain criteria, including being very intelligent, can get to this post. At least, this is what is commonly believed in society. But did all US presidents have a high IQ? And which of them was the smartest? And whose abilities correspond to the average statistical indicator of an ordinary American?Despite the fact that the dispute about how to really effectively measure human intelligence still persists, a more optimal option than testing for the "intelligence quotient" has not yet been invented.Estimated IQ scores of US presidents, each of whom was in power at one time, were published in 2006 in the journal Political Psychology based on research by University of California professor Dean Simonton. Of course, it is quite difficult to reliably "measure intelligence" or its lack in presidents, and especially those who have already died. But the professor made evaluations on the basis of personal qualities described in biographies, which indicated a higher intellectual development than the average level of intelligence, such as "inventive", "complex", "artistic", "wise", and "perceptive". So the results are as follows.So the most intelligent president of the United States was John Adams, who was the second in this position and was in power from 1797 to 1801. His IQ is 173. He studied law at Harvard and was an early supporter of the movement for the independence of the United States from the British. Adams is remembered for his diplomatic skills, including the fact that he negotiated a number of peace agreements to avoid war with France.Second on the list of the smartest presidents was Thomas Jefferson, with an IQ of 160. Although he had problems with oratory, according to White House records, he was an American founding father, serving from 1801 to 1809. As a staunch advocate of rights, Jefferson was opposed to a strong centralized government. But one of his first initiatives as president was the abolition of the unpopular whiskey tax.The 35th president John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who did not stay in office for 3 years after he was assassinated in 1963, is considered the third among the smartest politicians. His IQ was determined at 158. Kennedy was remembered as president for his successful fiscal programs, which greatly contributed to the economy, and his significant contribution to the improvement of civil rights.The fourth most intelligent among the presidents was Bill Clinton, his IQ was estimated at 156. He came to power in 1992 and stayed in office until 2001. Clinton is remembered for his mediation efforts that contributed to peace in Ireland and the Balkans. But, of course, we will also remember him for the high-profile sex scandal with Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old White House intern.The five most intelligent presidents are closed by James Madison, one of the fathers of the Constitution, who had an IQ of 155.But George W. Bush has the lowest IQ, he was estimated at 91 points. According to the professor's conclusion, the intelligence of the 43rd president does not differ from the level of the average American. Of course, this study is missing the indicators of at least 3 presidents - Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, which would possibly change the ranking of the smartest or least smart politicians.

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The 5 oldest cities in the world, which you should visit in your life

Which president is the smartest and which is less educated? IQ rating of US presidents

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