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Matera, European Capitals of Culture 2019
The human settlements carved into the rock in the Murgia Materana Archeological Park near the town of Matera, in southern Italy, known worldwide as 'Sassi' (Matera's Stones). The ancient city of Matera, in the region of Basilicata, is one of the oldest urban settlements in the world, with a human presence that dates back to more than 9,000 years ago, in the Paleolithic period. The Matera settlement stands on two rocky limestone hills called 'Sassi' (Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano), where the first human communities lived in the caves of the area. The rock cavities have served over the centuries as a primitive dwelling, foundations and material for the construction of houses, roads and beautiful churches, making Matera a unique city in the world. In 1993 the Sassi of Matera were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Image in high definition quality.
Sassi of Matera. Basilicata. Italy.
The hill in front of Matera with caves carved into the rock. Matera, Italy
Matera Sassi
Cave dwellings in Matera in Basilicata in southern Italy
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Detail of old house in stone with green door in the ancient town of Matera (Sassi di Matera), European Capital of Culture 2019, UNESCO Heritage and clouds, Basilicata Italy
Oldest city in Europe, 3rd oldest in the world
The Sassi of Matera with their characteristic caves along the Canyon
Watercolor drawing of View of ravine canyon with rocks and houses in caves di Murgia Timone near old ancient town Matera (Sassi), UNESCO World Heritage, Basilicata, Southern Italy
A Hasankeyf scenery. In the near future a bridge will be built in this area and all historical buildings will be underwater, Batman, Turkey
Scenic view of old medieval town of Matera with stone houses during sunny summer day
The Sassi di Matera are two districts (Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano) of the Italian city of Matera, Basilicata, well-known for their ancient cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period.
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Cave on cliff with cliffs with buildings on the Gravina di Matera of Matera, Italy, know for the Sassi or Ancient town with its rock-cut urban core and twin cliffside zones, collectively the Sassi
Oldest city in Europe, 3rd oldest in the world
ancient paleolithic cave dwellings carved into the rocky cliffs of murgia materana park under a clear blue sky in basilicata, southern italy
Matera, Puglia, Italy
Matera, Basilicata, Italy. About 11/2019. Scooter Vespa Piaggio parked in a cave of the Sassi of Matera in Basilicata.
rock-cut urban core - Province of Matera - Apulia - Italy
View of ancient cave dwellings carved into a rocky hillside near Matera, Basilicata, showing openings and sparse vegetation.
Cappadocia, Turkey, has a unique and striking landscape of soft volcanic rock formations called fairy chimneys that have been carved by erosion. This high-altitude, semi-arid region is marked by deep valleys, mountains, and plateaus, originally formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. The soft volcanic rock, or tuff, was also carved by early inhabitants to create elaborate underground cities, churches, and dwellings.
Panoramic view of park Murgia Materana from Matera, Basilicata, southern Italy, Europe
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Matera, Basilicata, Italy, landscape of the ancient cave houses carved into the tufa rock on the edge of the deep ravine
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Matera, historic city in Basilicata, Italy, Unesco World Heritage Site
A captivating view of Matera, the ancient hilltop city in southern Italy known for its stone-carved dwellings and labyrinthine alleys. The densely packed buildings, constructed from pale limestone, reflect centuries of history and architectural continuity. Dominated by a central church tower, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a timeless glimpse into Mediterranean urban heritage and cultural resilience.
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