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Matmata, Tunisia

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It was not generally known until 1969 that there were regular settlements in this area besides wandering nomadic tribes. That year, intensive rains that lasted for 22 days inundated the troglodyte homes and caused many of them to collapse. In order to get help from the authorities, a delegation was
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a large pit in the ground. Around the perimeter of this pit artificial caves are then dug to be used as rooms, with some homes comprising multiple pits, connected by
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Today, Matmata is a popular tourist attraction, and most of the population lives on tourism and folklore exhibitions in their homes.
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s missions take place on the outskirts of Matmata, one involving destroying a radio mast, and another a
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Matmata has many of the best examples of troglodyte architecture in the world.
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s missions and multiplayer maps takes place in Matmâta as part of
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Daniel Jacobs and Peter Morris (2001). "Jedi Stomping Ground".
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sent to the community center of the region in the town of
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The Hotel Sidi Driss in Matmata was used in 1976 as a
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The structures typical for the village are created by
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