Italy | Matera | The Time-Sculpted Lost City

Nestled in Italy’s Basilicata region, Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on Earth, with roots stretching back to the Paleolithic era.🌅 For over 7,000 years, its limestone cliffs have been carved into cave dwellings known as "Sassi"—transforming the landscape into a labyrinth of stone.📸 🌍 A City of Resilience Ancient Origins: Named by the Romans in 300 BC, Matera’s caves evolved from Bronze Age shelters to a thriving medieval city.❤️ The "Lost" Era: Isolated and impoverished by the 20th century, 🔥its Sassi became a symbol of hardship—until UNESCO recognition in 1993 sparked revival.✨ Cinematic Fame: Films like The Passion of the Christ and 007: No Time to Die immortalized its dramatic cliffs and alleys.🔮 ✨ Why Visit? Walk Through Time: Explore Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, where homes, churches, and shops emerge from rock. Sacred Caves: Discover rock-hewn churches like Santa Maria de Idris, adorned with Byzantine frescoes.💫 Golden Hour Magic: Watch sunset from Belvedere Murgia Timone, where the entire city glows. #Matera #Italy #UNESCO #TimelessTravel