I think that is highly controversial to say the least. I think the accepted consensus is Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city.
Jericho: "late 1st millennium BC"
Athens: 5th–4th millennia BC
Mind you I had a picnic yesterday at a village that was settled c. 1000 BC, and has evidence of people living there before then. It's nothing particularly special.
Jericho: "late 1st millennium BC"
Athens: 5th–4th millennia BC
Mind you I had a picnic yesterday at a village that was settled c. 1000 BC, and has evidence of people living there before then. It's nothing particularly special.