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5 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.
- Wilhelmina Feemster Jashemski
Aug 27, 2010 · Learn about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Explore its history, culture, artifacts and bodies preserved by the volcanic ash.
- Missy Sullivan
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Visitors can see archaeological discoveries from the excavations, casts of the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption as well as displays documenting Pompeii's settlement history before becoming a thriving Roman city.
Mar 21, 2018 · Learn about Pompeii, a large Roman town in Campania, Italy that was buried in volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. Explore its history, culture, architecture, trade and daily life through excavations and sources.
- Mark Cartwright
- The number of survivors or deaths after the eruption of Vesuvius over Pompeii in 79 CE is not known. The population of the town has been estimated...
- The volcanic eruption of 79 CE covered Pompeii and there are many skeletal remains. Plaster casts have also been taken of the impressions left by t...
- Pompeii is today a massive archaeological site with significant remains of several thousand buildings. Ruined buildings include villas, baths, an a...
- Pompeii is special because the volcanic eruption of 79 CE preserved the entire town. Buildings, artworks, artefacts, and even human remains all giv...
Learn how Pompeii was buried by a volcanic eruption in A.D. 79 and what life was like in this ancient Roman town. Explore the well-preserved ruins and artifacts of Pompeii with photos and illustrations.
Learn how Pompeii, a vibrant Roman city, was buried under ash and debris by Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Explore the archaeological discoveries and challenges of excavating and conserving this unique site.
Jun 24, 2021 · One of the best known ancient sites in the world, Pompeii was an ancient Roman city founded in the 6th to 7th century BC and famously destroyed by the eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
