Long before the modern world was mapped or the printing press inked its first page, universities started emerging around the world as sanctuaries of education and reason. These early universities were not merely institutions of learning; they were bold experiments in human potential.
Some of the world’s oldest universities in continuous operation have been around for centuries, and they were born either from the ambitions of monarchs, papal charters, or the restless drive of scholars seeking light in uncertain times.
From Italian cities to the riverbanks of the United Kingdom, these universities have certainly weathered the ages. Click through this gallery to see where they are.