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Italy is full ofbeautiful cultural cities.
Undoubtedly,Materais one of these gems.
These prehistoric cave homes were actually inhabited until the mid-1950s when residents were evacuated due to poor sanitary conditions.
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Matera was even named a European Capital of Culture in 2019 to solidify its return to glory.
This makes Matera one of the earliest places in the world to be continuously inhabited.
Over history, Matera has been occupied by Greeks, Romans, Bourbons, and many others.
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Today, Matera is divided between the ancient town that includes the Sassi and the modern city.
The Sassi sit on a rocky outcrop above the town, almost as a symbol of regeneration.
These dwellings, which were once riddled with poverty, have now been reborn.
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Matera is a town in southern Italy known for its ancient cave dwellings.
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The picturesque town is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
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In 1993, the Sassi were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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