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  2. History of cities - Wikipedia

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    Towns and cities have a long history, although opinions vary on which ancient settlements are truly cities. The benefits of dense settlement included reduced transport costs, exchange of ideas, sharing of natural resources, large local markets, wider selection of potential mates, and in some cases amenities such as running water and sewerage .

  3. List of most populous cities in the United States by decade

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    New York City experienced the largest total population drop by a city up to this point in American history, recording 820,000 fewer people in 1980 than ten years before. The city government was crippled by severe financial strains and near bankruptcy as a result of its declining tax base during the 1970s, until being bailed out by the federal ...

  4. List of largest cities throughout history - Wikipedia

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    This article lists the largest human settlements in the world (by population) over time, as estimated by historians, from 7000 BC when the largest human settlement was a proto-city in the ancient Near East with a population of about 1,000–2,000 people, to the year 2000 when the largest human settlement was Tokyo with 26 million.

  5. List of cities in the Americas by year of foundation - Wikipedia

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    The original village was established in 1675 and became a city on 6 March 1838 [80] 1838: São João Del Rey: Minas Gerais: Brazil: The original village was established in 1700 [81] and became a city on 6 March 1838 [80] 1838: Serro: Minas Gerais: Brazil: The original village was established in 1701 and became a city on 6 March 1838 [80] [82 ...

  6. 15 Greatest Cities in History - AOL

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    By Robert Johnson and Gus Lubin What New York City was in the 1900s, London was in the 1800s, Constantinople was in the 600s, and so forth, back to Jericho in 7000 BC. They were the largest cities ...

  7. Category:Histories of cities in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Jewish-American history by city (25 P) Military history of cities in the United States (12 C) Timelines of cities in the United States (13 C, 64 P) A.

  8. List of oldest continuously inhabited cities - Wikipedia

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    The city of Hangzhou was founded about 2,200 years ago during the Qin dynasty. Kashgar: Shule Kingdom China: 2nd century BC The city of Kashgar was the capital of the Iranic Shule Kingdom and served as a major hub of the Silk Road. [150] Pyeongyang (as Wanggeom-seong) Gojoseon North Korea: 194 BC Built as the capital city of Gojoseon in 194 BC ...

  9. How to make the most of your city break in the USA - AOL

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    America offers a host of different cities, perfect for any type of city break. ... Whether it's sun and sand and party in Miami, the glitz and energy of New York or the history and community ...