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Histories of Major World Cities - TSV

The histories of major world cities symbolize the development of human civilization. From ancient Rome's 'City of Seven Hills' to medieval commercial cities, through the Industrial Revolution to modern global cities, each metropolis has been shaped by unique geographical conditions, political backgrounds, and cultural exchanges. These cities continue to function as centers of global politics, economy, and culture.

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code	slug	name	description	country	formerName	originYear	region
01	tokyo	Tokyo	From Edo to Tokyo. One of the world's largest cities with 400 years of history.	Japan	Edo	1457	Asia
02	london	London	A global city on the River Thames with approximately 2,000 years of history.	United Kingdom	Londinium	43	Europe
03	paris	Paris	The 'City of Light' along the Seine. A center of art and culture with over 2,000 years of history.	France	Lutetia	-250	Europe
04	new-york	New York	Called the 'Capital of the World,' a city filled with diversity and commercial spirit.	United States of America	New Amsterdam	1625	North America
05	beijing	Beijing	The capital of China with '3,000 years of city-building history and 800 years as a capital.'	China	Yanjing / Dadu	-1045	Asia
06	rome	Rome	The Eternal City that began as the 'City of Seven Hills' and ruled the ancient world.	Italy	City of Seven Hills	-753	Europe
07	istanbul	Istanbul	The millennium-old city at the crossroads of East and West civilizations with three names.	Turkey	Byzantion / Constantinople	-658	Europe/Asia