The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of Matera
City and Province of Matera, Region of Basilicata
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Identifier |
670 |
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states |
it |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(iii)(iv)(v) |
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Title |
the sassi and the park of the rupestrian churches of matera |
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latitude |
40.6663894653 |
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longitude |
16.6102771759 |
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location |
city and province of matera, region of basilicata |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
1993 |
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unique number |
793 |
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description |
this is the most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte settlement in the mediterranean region, perfectly adapted to its terrain and ecosystem. 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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