Now to one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. This is considered a sacred city for those of the Hindu community, as they believe that by being cremated here they can break out of the relentless cycle of reincarnation. Which city, do you see here?
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Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is considered a sacred city for those of the Hindu community, as they believe that by being cremated here they can break out of the relentless cycle of reincarnation.
According to Wikipedia, 'Varanasi (Hindustani pronunciation: [ʋaːˈraːɳəsi]), also known as Benares, Banaras (Banāras [bəˈnaːrəs], or Kashi (Kāśī [ˈkaːʃi], is a city on the banks of the river Ganga in the Uttar Pradesh state of North India, 320 kilometres (200 mi) south-east of the state capital, Lucknow, and 121 kilometres (75 mi) east of Allahabad. A major religious hub in India, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and played an important role in the development of Buddhism and Ravidassia.'