X is a global city that has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times over the years. It is surrounded by eight mountains and the level lands of the river, Y, which is no longer used for navigation due to political constraints. It was first settled around 18 BC and city walls from that period are still found within X. Despite being invaded multiple times, X was in relative isolation till the late 19th century when it opened its gates to foreigners and began to modernize. In the 1950s, X changed hands four times between opposing forces and was almost completely destroyed. It was, however, rebuilt yet again. X boasts no fewer than five major palaces. Both, the historical architecture, and the modern architecture reside side by side with each other.
Identify X.
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Jerusalem?
Seoul? Korea being the only country I can think of warring in the 50s.
Seoul it is. Congrats to Nikhil for spotting the one major clue in the question. Between global city, war in the 50s and relative isolation till the 19th century, I figured the answer would be guessable. Jerusalem is not a bad try either, except it is not really a global city.
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