It’s difficult to imagine that Matera’s ancient warren was known not too long ago as “the shame of Italy” for its dismal poverty. In the 1950s, the entire population of roughly 16,000 ...

One of the most impressive parts of the city is the Gravina canyon, where homes appear to spill down the cliffside.

Located near the Tombe di Via Latina, the carved stone was likely treated as construction material at the time of the ...

The site is composed of the ancient districts of the city of Matera and of the Park of the Rupestrian Churches which stretch over the Murgia, a calcareous highland plateau characterized by deep fault ...

Take in the mesmerizing landscapes of Basilicata with this captivating drone footage. Fly over the ancient city of Matera, ...

An ancient carved stone head, possibly of a Roman god or philosopher, was uncovered beneath a 5th-century church in Rome, ...

Have you slept in a cave? Recommended. A rare enchantment.

A spectacular stone head, possibly representing a bearded male deity, has been discovered in the archaeological area of the ...

The bearded head was covered in layers of mortar—it was serving as a piece of the foundation for a church building from ancient Rome ... for Restoration in Matera, according to a translated ...