Re-Inventing Underground Space in Matera

The site of Sassi in Matera originates from a troglodyte village that is believed to be one of the first human settlements in Italy. The structure reflects the progressive transformation of natural caves into closed caves for urban use, and over time has distinguished a complex urban landscape that...

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Main Author: Roberta Varriale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Heritage
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/2/2/70