Matera
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Matera is the capital of the Province of Matera in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy. The city is world-renowned for its Sassi, a complex of ancient cave dwellings carved into the limestone cliffs of a deep ravine. It has been continuously inhabited since the eighth millennium BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.
Statistics
Area
392.09 km²
Population
59,685