Sassi di Matera, Ancient dwellings in Matera
The Sassi di Matera are a complex of cave dwelling carved into the limestone.
Inhabited since the Paleolithic period, the Sassi are suspected to be among the first human settlements in Italy.
The site represents the traditional way of life that has been preserved over time.
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, the Sassi di Matera are open for public visits.
The Sassi inspired the landscape of the planet Tatooine in the Star Wars films.
Location: Matera
Architectural style: rock-cut architecture
Website: sassidimatera.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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