The World's 10 Oldest Nations: A Journey Through Time

Jan 03, 2025 Komal Das

Egypt (c. 3100 BCE) – One of the oldest civilizations with a continuous history

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China (c. 2070 BCE) – The Xia Dynasty marks the beginning of China’s long history

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Iran (Persia) (c. 550 BCE) – The Persian Empire began with Cyrus the Great

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India (c. 3300 BCE) – The Indus Valley Civilization is one of the earliest urban cultures

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Greece (c. 3000 BCE) – Ancient Greece influenced Western civilization

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Ethiopia (c. 980 BCE) – Known for the ancient Aksumite Empire

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Japan (c. 660 BCE) – The Japanese imperial dynasty traces back to this date

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San Marino (301 CE) – The world’s oldest republic still in existence

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Armenia (c. 600 BCE) – Has a long, continuous cultural identity

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Israel (c. 1200 BCE) – The Kingdom of Israel’s roots date to ancient times

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