Abandoned Places That Are Trapped in Time
| February 27, 2017
Craco, Italy
The last residents left the village of Craco in 1963. They were forced out by frequent earthquakes, which resulted in the hillside town being declared unable to support human habitation. The few residents left extremely reluctantly, unwilling to abandon their home and its century of history. Craco had been inhabited since the 8th century, and survived plagues, thieves, and famine before falling victim to the elements.
Now, fortunately, people don’t even have to go that far to get a good look at Craco — it’s a popular filming location because of its untouched appearance.
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