This area is the most striking intact example of a rock-cut settlement in the Mediterranean, perfectly adapted to its environment and ecosystem. The first inhabited area dates back to the Paleolithic period, while later settlements illustrate a number of important stages within human history. Matera is located in the southern region of Basilicata. The Sassi of Matera and its park with rock churches show traditional human habitation and land use, evidence of the development of a culture that maintained a harmonious relationship with the natural environment.
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