4.柯奥柯(意大利)——战争与灾害的牺牲品
CRACO (Italy): a fascinating medieval town
柯奥柯(Craco)位于巴斯利卡塔大区，马泰拉省内。距离塔兰托海湾大约25英里，处在靴子状意大利的脚面部分。这座中世纪的古镇是这一带村镇的典型代表。
Craco is located in the Region of Basilicata and the Province of Matera. About 25 miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto at the instep of the “boot” of Italy. This medieval town is typical of those in the area, built up with long undulating hills all around that allow for the farming of wheat and other crops. Craco can be dated back to 1060 when the land was in the ownership of Archbishop Arnaldo, Bishop of Tricarico. This long-standing relationshop with the Church had much influence over the inhabitants throughout the ages.
CRACO (Italy): a fascinating medieval town
柯奥柯(Craco)位于巴斯利卡塔大区，马泰拉省内。距离塔兰托海湾大约25英里，处在靴子状意大利的脚面部分。这座中世纪的古镇是这一带村镇的典型代表。
Craco is located in the Region of Basilicata and the Province of Matera. About 25 miles inland from the Gulf of Taranto at the instep of the “boot” of Italy. This medieval town is typical of those in the area, built up with long undulating hills all around that allow for the farming of wheat and other crops. Craco can be dated back to 1060 when the land was in the ownership of Archbishop Arnaldo, Bishop of Tricarico. This long-standing relationshop with the Church had much influence over the inhabitants throughout the ages.
柯奥柯历史悠久，最早可以追溯到1060年。但在十九世纪末与二十世纪初的几十年，由于战乱，成千上万的当地人逃往美国等地，在经历了1959到1972年频繁的地质灾害后被彻底废弃。
In 1891, the population of Craco stood at well over 2,000 people. Though there had been many problems, with poor agricultural conditions creating desperate times. Between 1892 and 1922 over 1,300 people moved from the town to North America. Poor farming was added to by earthquakes, landslides, and War - all of which contributed to this mass migration. Between 1959 and 1972 Craco was plagued by these landslides and quakes. In 1963 the remaining 1,800 inhabitants were transferred to a nearby valley called Craco Peschiera, and the original Craco remains in a state of crumbling decay to this day.
