Troglodyte 2

(Continued from the last picture) It was not known until 1967 that there were regular settlements in this area besides wandering nomad tribes. That year, intensive rains that lasted for 22 days innundated troglodyte homes and caused them to collapse. In order to get help from the authorities, a delegation was sent to the community center of the region in the town of Gabes. The visit came as a surprise, but help was provided, and the above ground settlement of Matmata was built. However, most of the people continued their lives in re-built underground homes, and only few of the families moved to the new surface dwellings.

A view of the Troglodyte taken from above ground. This is now

converted into a hotel for those who are interested to have a taste

of the Troglodyte living. Thanks for viewing & feedback.

Lovely perspective and the composition. very nicely captured from a great angle.

Amazing place and great angle Cherlyn,very original,best regards..Shuki

The first thing I thought was "Star Wars"! Very cool story and I really like your POV.

Total agree with Kaushik' comments. Another excellent shot, Cherlyn. Regards!

Neat photo. The angle here is well chosen. Nicely done.

Very original with nice pov and synthesis. Bravo.

Superb too!!!

Very good perspective,exposure,color contrast and information,Cherlyn. Effective way to keep kool in the desert.

Great angle, Cherlyn. What an amazing place this is.

Very nice and original

A really beautiful shot, Cherlyn! Best regards, Ruud.

Excellent document.Magnificent shot Cheryl.7/7.Cordial regards.Janusz.

Interesting documentary

Cherlyn, really nice perch for both great images, I have never seen that before, very interesting presentation for those special architecture, it tell the nice story...! Best regards

A special place, undoubtedly someone!

Very good. Congrats!

Good presentation and commentary. Best Regards.

Hi Cherlyn! Yes thank you for the documentary. You really managed to get it all

in for us. Kindest Regards Andrea

Very interesting place and a very good documentary! Best regards, Catalin

What an amazing place here, must have a great history behind it , very well exposed this image and of very great composition

 

 

Wishing you all of the best

Cherlyn, I like this point of view and the crop you have taken in this one.!interesting image and explanation.

 

I travel to Rhodos Island in Greece this week-end, and hope for nice photos as well....

Cherlyn, this is a wonderful perspective of a fascinating structure. Very well done. Regards.

Fascinating insight in a world I have not known before. Thanks for sharing! Karl