12 of the most important cities in history – and why they fell from the top

In ancient times, the world's most powerful and influential cities were found primarily in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Places like Alexandria, Jericho, and Carthage were once considered as influential or powerful as cities like London, Tokyo, or Washington, D.C., are today. In the 21st century, the majority of cities that were military, economic, and religious powers hundreds or thousands of years ago no longer have that kind of influence. Although some of the powerful ancient cities like Alexandria and Baghdad still exist, many of them have been forgotten or left in ruins.

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