A lot of communities to a greater extent than or less the public , peculiarly those inwards hot climates , traditionally alive inwards caves to escape the heat. The Berbers of Matmata , a minor hamlet inwards southern Tunisia , create thence too. However , dissimilar almost secret dwellings , the homes inwards Matmata are non built on the side of the mountains. Instead , they are created yesteryear excavation a large pit inwards the terra firma , as well as thence to a greater extent than or less the sides of the pit caves are dug to endure used equally rooms. The opened upwards pit functions equally a courtyard , as well as are sometimes connected to other “pit” courtyards nearby through trench-like passageways forming a large secret maze.
filming of Star Wars. The identify of Luke Skywalker is truly an secret hotel named Sidi Driss.
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Hotel Sidi Driss , where Star Wars was filmed. Photo credit: Panegyrics of Granovetter/Flickr
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Sources: Natural Homes / Earth-sheltered Dwellings inwards Tunisia