Archaeological evidence shows human presence around the confluence of the Scheldt and the Leie going back as far as the Stone Age and the Iron Age.
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Architecture
Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved and restored. Its centre is a carfree area. … See more

As one of the largest cities in Belgium, Ghent has a highly developed transport system.
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• Frans Ackerman (c. 1330–1387), Flemish statesmen and military leader.
• Charlotte Adigéry (born c. 1995), Belgian-Caribbean musician
• Alexander Agricola (c. 1445–1506), Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance See more

After the fusions of municipalities in 1965 and 1977, the city is made up of following sub-municipalities:
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The port of Ghent, in the north of the city, is the third-largest port of Belgium. It is accessed by the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, which ends near the Dutch port of Terneuzen on … See more

In the Belgian first football division Ghent is represented by K.A.A. Gent, who became Belgian football champions for the first time in its history … See more