7 Modern Cities Built on Ancient Ruins

Seoul, Korea

Seoul is currently the largest metropolis in South Korea, with population of about 10 million people. Its history goes back almost 2000 years. The city was originally founded in 18 B.C. by the inhabitants of the city of Baekje. While Seoul is considered a very modern city, the ancient city wall can still be found in its very center. Historians believe that the wall dated back to the early 1300s and was built to protect Seoul from invaders.

Read more on the next page...