fossato — Point of interest in Matera, Matera

fossato

Point of interest — Matera, Matera
Point of interest
An ingenious rainwater collection system carved directly into the limestone bedrock of the Sassi. These channels and cisterns were vital for survival in this gravity-carved settlement. A remarkable example of medieval hydraulic engineering that demonstrates the resourcefulness of ancient Materans.
AddressMatera
CityMatera
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