Sunset over ancient Matera's cave dwellings in Southern Italy. Matera, in southern Italy’s Basilicata region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Matera, in southern Italy’s Basilicata region, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site after previously being known as Europe's disgrace. The city of the Sassi is made up of cave dwellings. These caves date back to the Paleolithic period more than million years ago. The historic city is now a European Cultural Site.

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Location: Matera, Italy
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