- Pompeii - Wikipedia
Pompeii ( 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 79 AD
- Pompeii | History, Volcano, Map, Population, Ruins, Facts | Britannica
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
Timetables, tickets, map and guide to the excavations of the official Pompeii Archaeological Site, Boscoreale, Oplontis, Stabiae, Longola
- Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum | HISTORY
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 - World History Encyclopedia
Pompeii was a large Roman town in Campania, Italy which was buried in volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 CE Excavated in the 19th-20th century, its excellent state of preservation gives an invaluable insight into Roman everyday life
- New clues paint a fresh portrait of ancient Pompeii’s skyline | CNN
Clues from a digital reconstruction of a lavish ancient home are changing how researchers understand Pompeii’s elite
- A first-time guide to Pompeii, Italy - Lonely Planet
Plan your visit to Pompeii, Europe's most compelling archaeological site, with this guide to tickets, things to see and what to be aware of before you go
- Explore Ancient Pompeii: History, Eruption, and Excavations
Pompeii, an ancient city located near modern Naples in Italy’s Campania region, offers a remarkable glimpse into Roman life as it stood in 79 AD This once-thriving city was abruptly buried under volcanic ash and pumice during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius
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