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The oldest city in Italy is carved directly into the rock— and it is also one of the oldest in the world
Carved directly into the rock, the town of Matera is one of Italy's most iconic destinations. With its unique architecture, ...
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Matera: the Cave Houses
The first inhabited zone dates from the Palaeolithic, while later settlements illustrate a number of significant stages in human history. Matera is in the southern region of Basilicata.
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5 ancient homes that have survived for thousands of years
4. The Cave Homes of Matera, Italy Matera, a city in southern Italy, is famous for its ancient cave dwellings, some of which have been inhabited for over 9,000 years. These homes, carved directly ...
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The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
Located in the southern Italian region of Basilicata, The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera comprises a complex of houses, churches, monasteries and hermitages built into the ...