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Archaeologists working in Matera, Italy revealed evidence of continuous settlement in the city's caves going back 10,000 years, into the Paleolithic

The stone walls of Matera do not whisper history—they press it into the air. The scent of damp limestone still clings to cave ...
Yahoo

Parkour group damages historic Italian building in failed stunt

In Matera, Italy, the traceurs — the name of those who practice parkour, which consists of jumping, running, climbing and more to travel across structures — recorded themselves performing a stunt on a ...
CNN

Historic building in Italy damaged by parkour tourists

Jumping from building to building in an ancient city might seem like a dream for those who practice parkour — a sport that involves making it past obstacles — but it can cause damage to historic ...
Reuters

Italy's Matera is a trip back in time

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