Strange residents live in the 9,000-year-old cave, no electricity and water!

Incredibly, in modern times there are still residents living in this 9,000-year-old ancient cave city!

Sassi di Matera cave city.

Sassi di Matera is the oldest cave city in the world, located in a steep alley in Basilicata, southern Italy, inhabited by people from 7000 BC.

The cave gates in the city of Sassi di Matera.

Looking at the view of the cave city Sassi di Matera looks like in the Flintstones cartoon.

Currently, there are still residents living in the 9,000-year-old Sassi di Matera cave city. In the city, there are still natural caves, churches and maze-like paths.

Sassi di Matera is the oldest residential area in the world.

The cave city of Sassi di Matera is located in a steep rock canyon formed by a large river, which has been classified by UNESCO as a monument to be preserved, located in the city of Matera.

At first glance, the cave city looks like a sprawling rocky beach. The overlapping caves, many layers of caves, the winding paths and terraces combined in harmony with this natural landscape are the accommodation of the people.

The old city looked like a rocky beach.

Residents still live in conditions where there is no tap water, no electricity and no sewerage system.

Stone cave is the place to live.

The zigzag staircase walk in the city.

Residents multiply over time, people continue to dig rock caves for more accommodation. People need a source of daily consumer goods while no stores are opened on this rugged mountain.

The door of the cave is stone.

Living conditions in the cave.

Space living in the cave.

Residents still live with animals, and diet. They are always stalked by diseases, especially malaria.

The ancient city remains untouched.

After World War II, many residents of the cave city had to relocate to live in the more modern city of Matera on the cliff.

A corner of the city of Matera.

While many of the caves here are abandoned, the cave city of Sassi di Matera was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1993, opening up the prospect of returning residents.

Sassi di Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors.

Currently, the cave city is also a tourist attraction to visit the World Heritage . Some caves are rented and turned into modern houses, hotels and restaurants to serve tourists.

Location of the cave city Sassi di Matera on the map.

The magnificent rocky landscape here appeared on the silver screen and on television, including the movie "The Passion of the Christ" (Passion of the Christ) in 2004.