Pompeii - Wikipedia
WEBPompeii (/ pɒmˈpeɪ (i)/ ⓘ pom-PAY (-ee), Latin: [pɔmˈpei̯.iː]) was a city in what is now the municipality of Pompei, near Naples, in the Campania region of Italy. Along with Herculaneum, Stabiae, and many surrounding villas, the city was buried under 4 to 6 m (13 to 20 ft) of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ...
Pompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, & Facts
WEB6 days ago · Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The circumstances of its destruction preserved Pompeii’s remains as a unique document of Greco-Roman life. Learn more about Pompeii, including its history and excavations.
Homepage - Pompeii Sites Official Pompeii Archaeological Site
WEBDec 11, 2018 · Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola.
Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORY
WEBAug 27, 2010 · Pompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption took place in the year...
Pompeii - Excavations, Ruins, Archaeology | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Pompeii - Excavations, Ruins, Archaeology: The ruins at Pompeii were first discovered late in the 16th century by the architect Domenico Fontana. Herculaneum was discovered in 1709, and systematic excavation began there in 1738.
Pompeii - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 21, 2018 · Pompeii is today a massive archaeological site with significant remains of several thousand buildings. Ruined buildings include villas, baths, an amphitheatre, shops, and residential buildings. There are also many paved streets and artworks such as sculptures, mosaics, and wall paintings.
Ancient Roman Life Preserved at Pompeii | National Geographic
WEBOn a fateful summer morning in A.D. 79, Mount Vesuvius buried the vibrant Roman city of Pompeii—and many of its citizens—beneath tons of volcanic ash and debris.
Pompeii: get to know Italy’s legendary ruined city
WEBOct 14, 2020 · Ancient Pompeii is one of Italy’s most haunting sights. Streets of skeletal ruins stretch into the distance while Mt Vesuvius broods darkly on the horizon, a… From Pompeii’s history to its catastrophic demise and modern resurrection, here's what you need to know about the legendary ancient city.
A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring Pompeii’s Ruins
WEBLocated beneath the shadow of Mount Vesuvius lies Pompeii’s ruins, an ancient Roman city frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of 79 AD. Today, Pompeii stands as a remarkable archaeological site, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the daily life and culture of the Roman Empire.
Pompeii: Its Discovery and Preservation - BBC
WEBFeb 17, 2011 · Pompeii was buried - although not, as we now know, destroyed - when the nearby, supposedly extinct, volcano Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, covering the town and its inhabitants in many tons of pumice...