Season 2 · Episode 1976
How Cities Survive 11,000 Years
From Jericho's water spring to Aleppo's Silk Road fortress, discover the secrets of 11,000 years of urban survival.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
April 4, 202624m 36s
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Show Notes
What does it take for a city to last eleven thousand years? This episode dives into the five oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, exploring the archaeological debates and survival strategies behind these ancient urban giants. From Jericho’s life-giving spring and Byblos’s cedar trade to the defensive resilience of Argos and Aleppo, we uncover the geographic and cultural keys to permanence. It’s a journey through deep history that reveals why some places endure while others fade away.