Via Cava in the town of Pitigliano, Italy.

It is also possible that the Via Cava is much older than assumed.

We do not know what Via Cava was used for.

Via Cava

They might also have served a defensive function against invaders and wild animals.

At later times, small shrines and crucifixes were carved into the rock walls.

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Via Cava

Via Cava

Via Cava

Via Cava

Via Cava