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Real Name: Marleen De Decker
Lives In: Ninove, BE
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MATMATA

by dedeckerm. - last update: Mar 23, 2004

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Matmata

On a fairly plain field, you'll find all craters in the ground.
Matmata was the location for the Star Wars film.
The population of Matmata is Berber
Matmata
These troglodyte "homes" consist of a courtyard, 5 to 10 meters deep from which a labyrinth of small rooms for sleeping, grain storage and family gatherings.
The interiors are quite cool in summer
Matmata

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Comments for dedeckerm. about Matmata
JLBG Fri Dec 3, 2004 09:43 UTC
 Matmata is a superb place. Too bad it now has become so touristy. Very interesting page !
RachelMcD Sat Aug 30, 2003 18:52 UTC
 superb pictures.
Helga67 Fri Nov 1, 2002 09:22 UTC
 Mooie foto's, Marleen

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